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    Network Function Edition (PT -LB10NTU)[...]

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    Using Wireless Manager ME .....18 Startup................................................18 Description of the connection select window ...............................................18 Description of the launcher and menu .....19 Live mode ..........................................20 Quitting live mode ............................20 Multi live mod[...]

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    3 Using WebBrowser Control....................................38 Projector settings..............................38 Computer settings ............................39 Starting up WebBrowser Control ....40 Top window ......................................40 Projector control ...............................41 Basic control window ......................[...]

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    4 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. ■ Do not use near other wireless equipment. The following equipment may use radio waves in the same band as the [...]

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    5 ■ 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. However, radio waves from the wireless c[...]

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    6 ■ 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 ARIB STD33 & T66 FCC part 15 27 28 1 - 13 1[...]

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    7 Computer T ransmission Installation Optional wireless card Supplied wireless card installed here Wireless Manager ME Wireless LAN Driver Projector Examples of Network Function Usage Software Installation (See page 8) Simple wireless connection (See page 15) Projecting a computer image by wireless operation Computer Control by WebBrowser Control O[...]

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    8 Software Installation The computer must meet the following requirements in order to use the supplied software. OS: 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 o[...]

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    9 Software Installation (cont.) Notes: • Shut down all software currently active on Windows. Otherwise, installation may not be possible. • Administrator authority is required for installation with Windows XP/2000. Wireless Manager ME: This software is used to send screen images from a computer to the projector via a wireless LAN. Wireless Mana[...]

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    10 Software Installation (cont.) Notes: • Be sure to install the Wireless LAN Driver in the computer before inserting the wireless card into the computer. • If you insert the card into the computer by mistake before installing the driver, the card is recognized by the hardware auto detect function as an unknown device. Perform the following ope[...]

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    11 Windows 2000/98SE/Me: Click [Wireless LAN Driver] at the window appearing in step 1 on page 9. The wireless LAN installer starts up. 1 Click [Next]. The License Agreement appears. 2 Designate the utility storage destination, and click [Next]. The software is downloaded. 3 Make sure that the [Y es, I want to restart my computer now .] checkbox is[...]

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    12 Windows XP: Perform steps 1 to 4 of “ Windows 2000/98SE/Me ” , then perform the following operations. Mount the optional wireless card (ET -CDWL3U) into the CF card adapter and insert it into the computer . (See page 14) The Found New Hardware Wizard starts up. 5 Make sure that the [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] checkbox [...]

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    13 1 Hexagonal key wrench (supplied) Card lock 2 4 5 3 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. 1 2 3 Removal Before inserting the wireless card, turn off the power and kee[...]

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    14 Removal Insertion Shut down Wireless Manager ME if it is in use. Click the [PC card] icon displayed in the task bar at the lower right of the screen. When the [PC card] icon is not displayed: Open [Start] → [Control Panel] → [PC card], place a check in the [Show control on the task bar] checkbox, and then click [OK]. Select [Panasonic Wirele[...]

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    15 Simple Wireless Connection (Using the Initial Settings) 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 [...]

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    16 Computer operations Insert the optional wireless card into the computer . (See page 14) 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Select [Start] → → [Programs] → → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → → [Wireless Manager mobile edition]. • Wireless Manager ME starts up, and the connection select window shown below appears. 3 Select the connection and [...]

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    17 Canceling the connection with the projector Click [ ] on the launcher . The following window appears. 1 Click [Y es]. 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. 2 Simple Wireless Connection (Using the Initial Settings) [...]

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    18 Using Wireless Manager ME Description of the connection select window When the network number to be connected differs, select the network number to be connected. The network settings change according to this selection. This network number is stored in the computer, so connection is performed with the current number the next time Wireless Manager[...]

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    19 Description of the launcher and menu Live Mode: Displays the computer screen over the entire projection screen. Multi Live Mode: Display the computer screen in one of the four areas on the projection screen. One Shot: Transmits a snapshot of the current computer screen to the projector one time. Remote control: Starts up WebBrowser Control. Chan[...]

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    20 Live mode Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible (check that the green lamp is lighted). 1 Click [ ] on the launcher . The current computer screen is transmitted to the selected projector. In the live mode the projector is occupied by a single computer, so operations from other computers are not po[...]

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    21 Multi live mode This mode lets you transmit the images from four computers at the same time to a single projector. Furthermore, you can select either the “ 4-screen style ” or the “ Index style ” for this mode, and switch alternately between the modes by pressing the [IndexWindow] button on the remote control or selecting [Index double] [...]

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    22 ■ Index style Using Wireless Manager ME (cont.) Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible (check that the green lamp is lighted). 1 Click [ ] on the launcher . 2 Select and click the projection position. The computer image is transmitted to the area of the corresponding icon. 3 Enlarged display • [...]

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    23 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). 1 Click [ ] on the launcher . 2 Using Wireless Manager ME (cont.) Quitting multi live mode Select and click the check[...]

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    24 Click [ ] on the launcher . The following window appears. Pointer mode You can change the shape of the pointer appearing on the projection screen in live mode to one that can be used for presentation purposes. Click [ ] on the launcher . ■ Quitting pointer mode Click [ ] on the launcher. Options You can make various settings related to image d[...]

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    25 ■ Live mode settings 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. [Disable Screen Saver]: This disables the computer screen saver fu[...]

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    26 Adding and deleting connections Click [ADD] and enter the IP address (including its periods) of the connection to be added, and then click [REGISTER]. The newly registered connection is added to the connection list in the window shown in step 1. 2 Click [Designate] at the connection select window . The window shown to the right appears. 1 Using [...]

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    27 Displaying the Network Menu Perform the procedure below to display the network menu required when changing the initial settings. Press the [MENU] button on the projector . The main menu appears. 1 Select [NETWORK] with the [ ] buttons, then press the [ENTER] button. The network menu appears. 2 NETWORK 1 OFF ON NETWORK NAME CHANGE INPUT PASSWD AM[...]

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    28 When making a wireless connection between a computer and the projector with settings other than the default settings, make the following settings. Other Applications (Changing the Initial Settings) Changing the network number ■ Projector operations Select [NETWORK] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button. 1 Select the number to be con[...]

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    29 Wireless connection with password ■ Projector operations This setting is used to limit the users that can connect to the projector. Select [INPUT P ASSWD] on the network menu. 1 Select [ON] with the [ ] buttons. 2 Select [AMEND P ASSWD] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button. 3 Enter the password using the [ ] buttons. 4 After enteri[...]

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    30 Other Applications (Changing the Initial Settings) (cont.) Wireless user connections 1 OFF ON NETWORK NAME CHANGE INPUT PASSWD AMEND PASSWD WEB CONTROL DEFAULT SELECT NETWORK RETRN ENTER Select [NETWORK] on the network menu, and press the [ENTER] button. 1 Select [USER] with the [ ] buttons, and press the [ENTER] button. 2 ■ Projector operatio[...]

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    31 Other Applications (Changing the Initial Settings) (cont.) Changing the user settings ■ Projector operations Connect the projector and computer before taking the steps below. (See page 15 or page 30) 1 OFF ON NETWORK NAME CHANGE INPUT PASSWD AMEND PASSWD WEB CONTROL DEFAULT SELECT NETWORK RETRN ENTER Select [WEB CONTROL] on the network menu. 1[...]

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    32 Computer settings ■ TCP/IP settings 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]. (4) Enter the same segment IP address [...]

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    33 Windows Me/98SE: 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. (4) Enter the same value as the subnet mask set by the projector. (5) Se[...]

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    34 Other Applications (Changing the Initial Settings) (cont.) ■ Settings for optional wireless card (ET -CDWL3U) use (See page 49 for ET-CDWL2U) Windows XP: The dedicated utility software is not necessary. Refer to the Windows XP manual for a detailed description. (1) Turn on the projector. (2) Select [Start] → [Connect To] → [Show all connec[...]

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    35 Windows 2000/Me/98SE: (1) Double-click the permanent icon at the lower right of the computer screen. 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 connecte[...]

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    Notes: • The communication mode does not support AdHoc mode. Select 802.11 AdHoc (Peer to Peer) or Infrastructure (Access Point). • Some cards other than the optional wireless card (ET-CDWL3U or ET-CDWL2U) support only AdHoc mode. These cards cannot be used. • When using encryption (WEP), change the setting from [Disable] to [64 bits] or [128[...]

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    37 Returning to the Initial Settings You can return the changed settings to the initial conditions. Select [DEF AUL T] at the network menu (See page 27) and press the [ENTER] button. 1 Select [OK] with the [ ] buttons and press the [ENTER] button. 2 1 ON ON NETWORK NAME CHANGE INPUT PASSWD AMEND PASSWD WEB CONTROL DEFAULT SELECT NETWORK RETRN ENTER[...]

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    38 Using W ebBrowser Control Projector settings WEB CONTROL ON: WebBrowser Control is enabled. OFF: WebBrowser Control is disabled. Select [WEB CONTROL] on the network menu (See page 27) . 1 Select [ON] or [OFF] with the [ ] buttons. 2 Note: The WebBrowser Control password is not set at the factory, and should be set on the web browser. In addition[...]

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    39 Using W ebBrowser Control (cont.) Computer settings Select [Security] and set the security level to [Default Level], or select [Custom Level] and check the [Enable] checkbox under [Active scripting]. 3 Right-click the [Internet Explorer] icon. Open the Properties window. 1 Open [Connections] → → [LAN Settings]. If [Use automatic configuratio[...]

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    40 Starting up WebBrowser Control Click [ ] on the launcher (see page 16) or start up the browser software, and enter the IP address set by the projector. (The example below describes the case when using Microsoft Internet Explorer.) WebBrowser Control starts up. ■ T op window Notes: • If you forget the password, set a new password on the proje[...]

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    41 Projector control Click [Projector Control] in the menu. You can make various projector settings. ■ Basic control window ■ Option control window Notes: • 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 t[...]

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    ■ Monitor information window Note: The monitor information is refreshed at fixed intervals, but the current exact information can be checked by clicking [View] → [Refresh]. Using W ebBrowser Control (cont.) ■ Network setting window ■ Password changing window Click [Network Settings] → [NEXT] to display the network setting window, and ente[...]

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    43 ■ 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 ARIB STD33 & T66 FCC part 15 22 23 1 - 13 1 - 11 2,412 MHz - 2,472 MHz 2,412 MHz - 2,462 MHz Taiwan Malaysia England, Germany,[...]

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    44 Using the ET -CDWL2U (Optional wireless card) (cont.) The Wireless LAN Driver must be installed in order for the wireless card to be used in the computer. • The example of the procedure described below is for installing the ET-CDWL2U card. • Some windows appear in English. ■ Installing the Wireless LAN Driver Notes: • Be sure to install [...]

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    45 Using the ET -CDWL2U (Optional wireless card) (cont.) 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. 4 Click [Y es]. 5 Specify where the utility is to be saved, and click [Next]. The software is now downloaded, and the [Digi[...]

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    46 Using the ET -CDWL2U (Optional wireless card) (cont.) 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. 4 Click [Y es]. 5 Specify where the utility is to be saved, and click [Next]. The software is downloaded. 6 Make sure th[...]

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    47 Windows XP: Click [Next]. The License Agreement appears. 4 Click [Y es]. 5 Specify where the utility is to be saved, and click [Next]. The logo authentication message appears. 6 Click [Continue Anyway]. 7 Click [Finish]. 8 The wireless LAN installer starts up when steps 1 to 3 on page 44 have been performed. Now proceed as follows. Using the ET [...]

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    48 Mount the ET -CDWL2U card into the CF card adapter and insert it in the computer . (See page 14) The Found New Hardware Wizard starts up. 9 Make sure that [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] checkbox is checked, then click [Next]. The logo text message appears. 10 Click [Continue Anyway]. The wizard complete message appears. 11 Cl[...]

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    49 Using the ET -CDWL2U (Optional wireless card) (cont.) ■ Settings for ET -CDWL2U use Windows XP: The dedicated utility software is not necessary. Refer to the Windows XP manual for a detailed description. (1) Turn on the projector. (2) Select [Start] → [Connect To] → [Show all connections] → [Wireless network connection]. (3) Right-click [...]

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    50 Windows 2000/Me/98SE: (1) Double-click the permanent icon at the lower right of the computer screen. The utility software starts up. (2) Click the [Profile Setting] item, then click [Add]. (3) Enter the network setting name, and click [Next]. Then enter the network name (SSID of the projector to be connected, default network [USER] setting: Pana[...]

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    51 Note: The connection status with the projector can be checked by the link status. Click [More...]. Notes: • The communication mode does not support AdHoc mode. Select 802.11 AdHoc (Peer to Peer) or Infrastructure (Access Point). • Some cards other than the optional wireless card (ET- CDWL3U or ET-CDWL2U) support only AdHoc mode. These cards [...]

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    52 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 ■ Windows XP: Set the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 1 Execute[...]

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    53 T erminology 802.1 1 AdHoc (Peer to Peer) mode This mode performs communication directly between the projector and a computer with a built-in wireless LAN or a computer with a wireless LAN card mounted. The SSID must be set. Access point A wireless station used to connect a wired LAN and a wireless LAN. AdHoc mode This mode performs communicatio[...]

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    54 LAN 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 LA[...]

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    55 T roubleshooting Check the following points once more before requesting repair. Symptom Checkpoint The image from the computer does not appear. The computer does not recognize the wireless card. The transfer rate is slow. • Is the external video output of the laptop computer set correctly? (When the [Fn] and [F3] keys are pressed at the same t[...]

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    56 Checkpoint Symptom The projector cannot be located on the connection list of Wireless Manager ME. • Right-click an empty location on the desktop and select [Properties]. Then, open the [Settings] tab of the [Display Properties] window and set [Color quality] to [Medium (16 bit)] or higher. The Wireless Manager ME color display is strange and c[...]

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    T rademarks Notes: • Unauthorized use or reproduction of part or all of this product software and manuals is strictly prohibited. • Panasonic cannot be held liable for any effects resulting from the use of this product software and manuals. • Panasonic reserves the right to revise this product software specifications and manual contents witho[...]