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Compaq Microportable Projectors & the Armada Graphics/Video Capabilities - Page 2
... TIME OF PUBLICATION. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INACCURACIES, ERRORS, OR OMISSIONS IN INFORMATION ... CHANGES TO THIS PUBLICATION AND THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES HEREIN DESCRIBED AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT NOTICE OR...Computer Corporation.
Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Microsoft, Windows...
Compaq Microportable Projectors & the Armada Graphics/Video Capabilities - Page 3
... (internal LCD blanks), at which the system will automatically drive the projector at full screen, or the user can set the external device to the smaller resolution using the "overhead projector" icon on the system tray. If the user is currently showing the image on the internal computer display, then Fn-F4 will need to be pressed twice...
Compaq Microportable Projectors & the Armada Graphics/Video Capabilities - Page 4
... desktop, with the ability to pan to the remaining area.
CRT/Projector Resolution: the resolution set for the external display device. For systems with a single graphics controller, it is hard-coded to be the same as the internal LCD, for simultaneous display modes, and to be any supported mode for external display-only. For systems with a dual graphics controller, the resolution can be set...
Compaq Microportable Projectors & the Armada Graphics/Video Capabilities - Page 5
... the current series of Compaq Microportable projectors even older products that only display 640*480 (VGA) LCD resolutions are now capable of simultaneous display to the portables' internal LCD, and to the projection unit.
DUAL DISPLAYS
The DualDisplay architecture opens new functionality for notebook computers. The DualDisplay architecture provides the ability to control the LCD and an external...
Compaq Microportable Projectors & the Armada Graphics/Video Capabilities - Page 6
... this time you will see both the internal display and the projector being driven at XGA timings with a black border around the 800*600 desktop area.
In order to drive the projector at 800*600, set to this resolution at 60Hz or 75Hz refresh, using the Windows Sisplay Settings control panel.
If the user does not like to see the...
Compaq Microportable Projectors & the Armada Graphics/Video Capabilities - Page 7
... a Window on the desktop, which can be maximized to fill the screen, and driven to the projector via the VGA output.
Thus, movies can be shown on the Microportable projectors as well.
The projectors, in addition, have video adapter options which accept both Composite and S-Video TV signals. Some projectors in the line-up will accept an option that includes remote control...
Compaq Microportable Projectors & the Armada Graphics/Video Capabilities - Page 8
... (ArmadaStation), or any other Compaq desktop computer. There are 3rd party PCMCIA graphics adapters that provide a digital DVI interface if needed; these adapters either disable the internal Armada graphics controller, or configures the device as a multimonitor system.
EXTERNAL MONITOR RESOLUTION AND REFRESH RATES
When it comes to resolution, the Microportable projectors will work best at its...
MP1800 Microportable Projector - Page 1
... of the possibility of such damages. The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.
User's Guide
Compaq MP1800 Microportable Projector
First Edition May 2000
Published in U.S.A., U.K., Singapore, and Taiwan.
Documentation Part Number 191443-001
MP1800 Microportable Projector - Page 4
... NOTICES
Federal Communications Commission Notice B-1 Modifications B-1 Cables B-2 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC
Logo-United States Only B-2 Canadian Notice B-2 Avis Canadien B-2 European Notice B-3 Japanese Notice B-3 Laser Warning B-4 Specifications B-5 Preset Display Resolutions Table B-6 Power Cords B-7 appendix C FLASH ROM UPGRADE C-1
Contents vii
MP1800 Microportable Projector - Page 7
... !"16.7 million displayable colors !"Flash ROM upgradeable !"Connector options:
I Standard analog VGA
I Digital DFP
I S-video (with Multimedia Adapter) [optional use]
I Composite video (with Multimedia Adapter) [optional use]
I DVI (with Multimedia Adapter) [optional use] !"Multimedia Adapter with speaker [optional use] !"Full-featured remote control with remote mouse capabilities
[optional...
MP1800 Microportable Projector - Page 9
... Down functions work only when the USB connection is used. !"One RS232 (serial) to DVI upgrade adapter
4 Compaq Multimedia Adapter
5 Remote control (includes three AAA batteries)
6 Carrying case and separate projector carrying handle
7 Phillips screwdriver
8 Two Quick Setup cards
9 CD-ROM containing the Compaq Presentation utility program, Compaq Projector Display Assistant utility, and the User...
MP1800 Microportable Projector - Page 18
... presentation software is launched, the lamp may shut off and the projector will automatically go into standby mode. If this happens, press the Standby button to power on the lamp.
✎ When the startup screen disappears, the video from the attached computer displays. If there is no incoming video, the "Check Video Cable" message will display on...
MP1800 Microportable Projector - Page 23
...) is required to control the projector's resolution settings and the enabled/disabled status. The Compaq Presentation utility supports the following GUI operating systems: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000.
To install the Presentation utility onto a portable computer:
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM menu will automatically launch...
MP1800 Microportable Projector - Page 24
...-ROM or copied to a directory on the computer hard drive and run from there.
To run the Projector Display Assistant utility for Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000:
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM menu will automatically launch on the screen.
2. From the launch menu, click "Install Software#Install Compaq's Projector Display Assistant...
MP1800 Microportable Projector - Page 35
.../RCA port ; Audi-in jack
< Install buttons
Function
Connects back to the computer allowing remote mouse functionality
Connects digital equipment
Selects between all sources
When lit, indicates video input
When lit, indicates computer input
Connects video equipment
Connects audio equipment, videocassette recorders and DVD players, allowing sound to be played.
Use to install adapter on projector...
MP1800 Microportable Projector - Page 45
... a digital source; the background window will always contain video from an analog source
; On-screen menu button
Launches the video on-screen Menu
< Resync button
Resynchronizes the projector with the input source
= On-screen menu adjustments Adjusts the video On-screen
+/−
Menu
> Mute button
Mutes or silences the speaker on the Multimedia Adapter...
MP1800 Microportable Projector - Page 47
... connector to the serial connector on the computer. Do not connect both the USB and RS232 connectors to the computer.
NOTE: The remote control Page Up and Page Down functions work only when the computer is connected to the Multimedia Adapter using the USB connector.
✎ Microsoft Windows 95 (OSR Version 2.1), Windows 98, and Windows 2000 support USB connection. Microsoft Windows NT does not...
MP1800 Microportable Projector - Page 51
...Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this projector as indicated on the marking label.
I Do not overload an electrical outlet, power strip, or convenience receptacle. The overall system load must not exceed...plugged into the extension cord or power strip do not exceed 80 percent of the extension cord or strip ampere ratings limit.
I Install the projector near an outlet that you can...
MP1800 Microportable Projector - Page 56
... any alternate function keys to be used, refer to your portable computer's user manual.
1. Press the Resync button.
2. Turn everything off; then power on the projector first and power on the portable or desktop computer second.
3. If the above steps do not correct the display image, adjust the resolution of the portable or desktop computer to 1024 × 768.
Continued
Troubleshooting A-1
MP1800 Microportable Projector - Page 60
... computer and the Multimedia Adapter. Do not connect both the USB and RS232 connectors to the computer at the same time. The USB connector is the preferred connector.
2. If the RS232 connection is being used, the remote control does not function until the serial port is initialized. You may need to restart the computer to initialize the serial port.
Refer to Appendix C "Flash ROM Upgrade...