Function Usage ...7 Software Installation ...8 System requirements...8 Inserting and Removing the Wireless Card to and from the Projector ...13 Inserting and Removing the Wireless Card to and from a Computer ...14 Simple Wireless Connection (Using the Initial Settings) ...15 Projector operations ...15...
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Troubleshooting ...55 Please note the following. • Panasonic cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use or malfunction of this projector. • Panasonic cannot be held liable for damages arising from data corruption or loss as a result of using this projector.
Notes on Using the Wireless Card The optional wireless card (ET-CDWL3U or ET-CDWL2U) uses radio waves in the 2.4 GHz band. A radio station license is not required when using this wireless card, but be sure to read and fully understand the following items before use. I Do not use near other wireless equipment.
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Notes on Using the Wireless Card I If at all possible, avoid the use of cellular phones, TV sets or radios near the wireless card. Cellular phones, TV sets, radios and similar devices use different radio bands from the wireless card, so there is no effect on wireless card communication or the transmission and reception of these devices.
Notes on Using the Wireless Card I Channels that can be used The channels (frequency range) that can be used differ according to the country or region where the wireless card is used. Refer to the table below. When using the ET-CDWL3U card (See page 43 for details on using the ET-CDWL2U card) Country or region Japan United States...
Projecting a computer image by wireless operation Installation Wireless Manager ME Wireless LAN Driver Transmission Optional wireless card Computer Controlling the projector by WebBrowser Control Control by WebBrowser Control Optional wireless card Computer Supplied wireless card installed here Projector Supplied wireless...
Software Installation System requirements The computer must meet the following requirements in order to use the supplied software. Windows XP/2000/Me (Millennium Edition)/98SE (Second Edition) CPU: Pentium III or faster or compatible processor (Celeron 633 MHz or faster is recommended. However, 800 MHz or faster is recommended when using live mode.) RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more for Windows XP/2000)
Software Installation Wireless Manager ME (Mobile Edition) Wireless Manager ME: This software is used to send screen images from a computer to the projector via a wireless LAN. Notes: • Shut down all software currently active on Windows. Otherwise, installation may not be possible.
Open [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware] → [Device Manager], and delete the unknown device or “Panasonic Wireless LAN PC Card”. Open [Control Panel] → [System] → [Device Manager], and delete the unknown device or “Panasonic Wireless LAN PC Card”.
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Software Installation Windows 2000/98SE/Me: Click [Wireless LAN Driver] at the window appearing in step 1 on page 9. The wireless LAN installer starts up. Click [Next]. The License Agreement appears. Designate the utility storage destination, and click [Next]. The software is downloaded. Make sure that the [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] checkbox is checked, then click...
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Click [Finish]. The logo authentication message appears. Check after installation: Open [Start] → [All Programs] → [Connect To] → [Show all connections], and check that [Panasonic Wireless LAN PC Card] has been added to the wireless network connection icons. (cont.)
Inserting and Removing the Wireless Card to and from the Projector Insertion • Before inserting the wireless card, turn off the power and keep it off for the duration of the procedure. • Attempting to force in the wireless card facing the wrong direction may result in malfunction.
Open [Start] → [Control Panel] → [PC card], place a check in the [Show control on the task bar] checkbox, and then click [OK]. Select [Panasonic Wireless LAN PC Card] and click [Stop]. Click [OK] and remove the wireless card.
Simple Wireless Connection When making a wireless connection between the projector and the computer using the default settings with the supplied wireless card and the optional wireless card (ET- CDWL3U or ET-CDWL2U), the IP address, communication mode and other necessary settings are made automatically when Wireless Manager ME is started up.
The launcher shown below appears and the connection with the projector is established. Notes: • The initial network number setting for both the projector and the computer is “1”. These numbers must match for the connection. • Depending on the computer and wireless card used, automatic setup may not be possible.
Simple Wireless Connection Canceling the connection with the projector Click [ ] on the launcher. The following window appears. Click [Yes]. The computer returns to the original network settings when the connection is ended. However, note that some time may be needed to return to the original network settings.
The equipment to be connected can be designated when [Network] is set to [USER]. Projector name Click this to display the projector name at the upper left of the projection screen for the projector in question. Note: With Windows Me or Windows 98SE, [1] or [USER] is the only available selection option for the network number.
Notes: • With Windows 2000 or Windows XP, the launcher appears only on the computer screen and is not projected by the projector. • When you do not wish to display the launcher on the computer screen, you can place the launcher in the task tray and use it as a menu from the task tray.
I Quitting live mode Click [ ] on the launcher. Note: Whether to keep the last image in the projector or clear it after quitting live mode can be set as an option. (See page 25) (cont.) ] buttons on the remote control...
(see page 27), and then pressing the [ENTER] button. Notes: • When the projector starts up, the 4-screen style is set for multi live mode. • When the style setting is switched, live mode will be released for a computer in live mode.
Using Wireless Manager ME I Index style Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible (check that the green lamp is lighted). Click [ ] on the launcher. Select and click the projection position. The computer image is transmitted to the area of the corresponding icon.
One shot mode In this mode, a snapshot of the current computer screen is transmitted to the projector. Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible (check that the green lamp is lighted).
You can make various settings related to image data transmission. Click [ ] on the launcher. The following window appears. I Picture quality selection Select the quality of the image transmitted from the computer to the projector. Select [Normal] or [High Definition]. (cont.)
You can set the computer operation in live mode and multi live mode. [Remove image when shutting down Live Mode]: Check this box to clear the projection screen from the projector when live mode ends. Normally the image when live mode ends remains projected.
Using Wireless Manager ME Operations when password entry is required for connection When a projector with the [ shown to the right appears. Enter the password and click [OK]. Notes: • Click [CANCEL] at the password entry window to return to launcher (See page 16).
ENTER Concerning on-screen items which are not displayed: Depending on the signals which are input to the projector, it may not be possible to adjust some of the items and use some of the functions. In the case of an item that cannot be adjusted or a function that cannot be used, the corresponding on-screen item will not be displayed, and you will not be able to execute it even when you press the [ENTER] button.
Other Applications When making a wireless connection between a computer and the projector with settings other than the default settings, make the following settings. Changing the network number I Projector operations Select [NETWORK] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button.
Other Applications Wireless connection with password This setting is used to limit the users that can connect to the projector. I Projector operations Select [INPUT PASSWD] on the network menu. Select [ON] with the [ Select [AMEND PASSWD] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button.
Other Applications Wireless user connections If the projector and computer could not be connected by following the steps on page 16, connect them by performing the steps below. I Projector operations Select [NETWORK] on the network menu, and press the [ENTER] button.
Other Applications Changing the user settings Connect the projector and computer before taking the steps below. (See page 15 or page 30) I Projector operations Select [WEB CONTROL] on the network menu. Use the [ [ON]. I Computer operations Click [ ] on the launcher Change the projector settings by WEB Control.
Windows XP/2000: The screens show the example for Windows XP. (1) Right-click [My Network Places] to open the Properties window. (2) Right-click [Panasonic Wireless LAN PC Card] to open the Properties window. (3) Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click [Properties].
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The screens show the example for Windows Me. (1) Right-click [My Network Places] to open the Properties window. (2) Select [Panasonic Wireless LAN PC Card] and click [Properties]. (3) Enter the same segment IP address as the IP address set by the projector.
(1) Turn on the projector. (2) Select [Start] → [Connect To] → [Show all connections] → [Wireless network connection]. (3) Right-click the [Panasonic Wireless LAN PC Card] icon and select [Show available wireless network]. The wireless network connection window appears.
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The utility software starts up. (2) Click [Profile]. (3) Enter the network name and the SSID of the projector to be connected (default network [USER] setting: Panasonic Projector). (4) Select the communication mode of the projector to be...
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Hexadecimal input: 0 to 9 and A to F. 10 characters for 64 bits, 26 characters for 128 bits • Set the WEP key to match the projector side setting. Leave the key (Active Key) to default: 1. (Changing the Initial Settings)
Returning to the Initial Settings You can return the changed settings to the initial conditions. Projector operations Select [DEFAULT] at the network menu press the [ENTER] button. N E T W O R K NETWORK NAME CHANGE INPUT PASSWD AMEND PASSWD...
Using WebBrowser Control Projector settings Select [WEB CONTROL] on the network menu Select [ON] or [OFF] with the [ WEB CONTROL ON: WebBrowser Control is enabled. OFF: WebBrowser Control is disabled. Note: The WebBrowser Control password is not set at the factory, and should be set on the web browser.
1 to 4. (However, only for Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or newer) • In all other cases, under [Advanced] you must set the IP address of the projector to be connected for not using the proxy server as an exception.
I Top window Notes: • If you forget the password, set a new password on the projector side. (The former password is protected by security, and cannot be viewed even by the projector.) • The top window may not appear depending on the browser software. In this case start up WebBrowser Control again, or press the [Ctrl] + [R] keys.
• Connection with the projector may not be possible immediately after the power is turned on. In this case wait a bit and then make the connection again. • When [WEB CONTROL] is not set to [ON] in the projector network settings, the basic controls and option controls do not operate.
Using WebBrowser Control I Monitor information window I Network setting window I Password changing window (cont.) Note: The monitor information is refreshed at fixed intervals, but the current exact information can be checked by clicking [View] → [Refresh]. Click [Network Settings] → [NEXT] to display the network setting window, and enter the required data.
Using the ET-CDWL2U I Channels that can be used The channels (frequency range) that can be used differ according to the country or region where the wireless card is used. Refer to the table below. Country or region Japan United States Taiwan Malaysia England, Germany,...
Open [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware] → [Device Manager], and delete the unknown device or “Panasonic Wireless LAN PC Card”. Open [Control Panel] → [System] → [Device Manager], and delete the unknown device or “Panasonic Wireless LAN PC Card”. (cont.)
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Using the ET-CDWL2U Windows 2000: The wireless LAN installer starts up when steps 1 to 3 on page 44 have been performed. Now proceed as follows. Click [Next]. The License Agreement appears. Click [Yes]. Specify where the utility is to be saved, and click [Next].
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Using the ET-CDWL2U Windows 98SE/Me: The wireless LAN installer starts up when steps 1 to 3 on page 44 have been performed. Now proceed as follows. Click [Next]. The License Agreement appears. Click [Yes]. Specify where the utility is to be saved, and click [Next].
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Using the ET-CDWL2U Windows XP: The wireless LAN installer starts up when steps 1 to 3 on page 44 have been performed. Now proceed as follows. Click [Next]. The License Agreement appears. Click [Yes]. Specify where the utility is to be saved, and click [Next].
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The logo authentication message appears. Check after installation: Open [Start] → [All Programs] → [Connect To] → [Show all connections], and check that [Panasonic Wireless LAN PC Card] has been added to the wireless network connection icons. (Optional wireless card) (See page 14) (cont.)
(1) Turn on the projector. (2) Select [Start] → [Connect To] → [Show all connections] → [Wireless network connection]. (3) Right-click the [Panasonic Wireless LAN PC Card] icon and select [Show available wireless network]. The wireless network connection window appears.
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(default network [USER] setting: 802.11 AdHoc), and set the transfer rate to [Automatic]. Then click [Next]. (5) If encryption (WEP) has been set in the projector, set it here. (Default network [USER] setting: [Off]) (Optional wireless card) (Continued on next page)
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Hexadecimal input: 0 to 9 and A to F. 10 characters for 64 (40) bits, 26 characters for 128 bits • Set the WEP key to match the projector side setting. Leave the default key as “1”. (6) Set [IP Setting] to [Disable], then click [Complete].
Software Uninstall Wireless Manager ME From the desktop, select [Start] → → [Programs] → → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → → [Uninstall Wireless Manager mobile edition]. Follow the instructions appearing on the screen and uninstall the software. Wireless LAN Driver I Windows XP: Set the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
Infrastructure mode This mode performs communication via an access point connected to a wireds LAN. This makes it possible to transfer images to the projector through an access point even from a computer without a wireless LAN card mounted. IP address Internet Protocol (IP) is a protocol for distributing data, and the address corresponding to the data distribution destination is called the IP address.
Terminology (cont.) Abbreviation for Local Area Network. This is a network with a relatively narrow range such as inside a company. There are wired LAN and wireless LAN. SSID Abbreviation for Service Set ID. The SSID identification code must be set to distinguish equipment included in a wireless LAN that uses access points from equipment not included in that LAN.
Troubleshooting Check the following points once more before requesting repair. Symptom • Is the external video output of the laptop computer set The image from correctly? (When the [Fn] and [F3] keys are pressed at the the computer does same time, the external output setting may change for some not appear.
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Troubleshooting Symptom • Check if the computer and the projector are located too far apart, or if some object is obstructing the radio waves. • Check that the IP address and the subnet mask are set correctly. • Is TCP/IP installed in the computer? •...
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