Before you begin...
- This guide is intended for Windows and macOS devices. iOS, Android, and Chromebook users can download the iProjection app but use a different method to connect.
- Make sure you've installed the Epson iProjection software on your laptop.
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Make sure you're mobile device is connected either to the uiw-employees or uiw-students WiFi.
- You will not be able to connect to a projector when on the uiw-guests network.
- If you are prompted for a username and password upon connecting to these networks, use your UIW email and password to authenticate.
Turn the Room on
Step 1
Turn the room and projector on by using the 'Start Room' button on the room's touch panel.
Step 2
Once the room and projector have turned on, find the 'Wireless' input on the touch panel and touch it to switch to the wireless input.
Step 2a
Once the room is on the wireless input, wait a few moments and the screen will display some information and a QR code. This will be important later.
Connect to the Projector
Step 1
On your device, open the Epson iProjection app.
The app can be found within your Applications area (macOS) or Start Menu (Windows), within the 'Epson iProjection' folder.
Step 3
Upon first opening the app, you'll be prompted with a configuration pop-up.
- Check the 'Advanced Connection Mode' box
- Check the 'Set the selected...' box
- Click 'OK'
If you don't check these boxes, you'll see this prompt each time you open the app.
Step 4
This step will only need to be done once per projector.
- Click on 'Manual Search'.
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Enter the numbers next to the IP Addressdisplaying on the projector's wireless input.
- When on the wireless input, the projector will display the IP address. It is a sequence of 4 numbers and dots (Ex. 10.26.117.23). See the 'Turn the room on' section above for what it'll look like.
- Click the 'Search' button.
Each projector will have a unique IP address, so yours will differ from the one pictured above. There is a step to save a projector so you don't have to enter it every time.
Step 5
The room's projector will populate on the list in a new pop-up. Click on the check box found to the left of the projector status column and select the Join button () to connect to the projector.
(Optional) Projector controls
When you connect with the 'Join' button, your screen will mirror to the projector and you'll find this control panel floating on your display.
- Share - This button with the triangle, is the Share button. When this is selected and highlighted blue, that means your screen is actively being shared to the projector.
- Mute - This button, with a crossed-out square, is the Mute button. When this is selected and highlighted blue, the projector screen will go dark and mute the connection. This means, viewers won't see your screen until you manually press the 'Share' button again. This is ideal when you need to tend to sensitive information but don't want to disconnect from the projector.
- Pause - This button is the Pause button, and will pause (or 'freeze') your shared screen. The projector will stay on the image being shared until you manually click the 'Share' button again.
- Disconnect All - This button will disconnect your sharing from the projector. It requires a second prompt to be accepted, so you cannot accidentally disconnect.
FAQ
What if I connect to the same classroom frequently?
For a complete explanation and demonstration on the other functions of the Epson projector controls, reach out to a Software Specialist and setup a one-on-one or group session.