Epson Classroom Connect for Chromebook: User Manual

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Introduction to the Epson Classroom Connect Application

Find more information about the Epson Classroom Connect application here.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Features of the Epson Classroom Connect Application" p.6

Features of the Epson Classroom Connect Application

The Epson Classroom Connect application allows you to easily perform various tasks useful for teaching, such as projecting images using a projector connected to your device.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Intuitive Control" p.6
• "Easy Saving of Drawing Data" p.6
• "Smooth Connection to Projectors" p.6

Intuitive Control

The Epson Classroom Connect application allows you to perform various operations easily. You can also easily connect your device to the projector and display images.

Easy Saving of Drawing Data

When you save drawings created during lessons, you can review the content later or share it with students as teaching material. Drawing data is saved to your device, so you can reuse it for teaching.

Smooth Connection to Projectors

You can connect to the projector using a connection code, IP address, or QR code displayed on the projector screen. If you want to connect to the same projector, you can easily connect from the connection history displayed in the Epson Classroom Connect application.

To mirror your device's screen, you must install the "Epson Classroom Connect Extension" for the Chrome browser. Audio can also be reproduced by the projector for mirrored screens.

Initial Application Setup

Before connecting your computer to the projector via the network, follow these instructions.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Application Installation" p.8
• "Selecting Projector Network Settings" p.9

Application Installation

Follow the steps below to install the Epson Classroom Connect application from the Google Play Store.

• Install the latest application from the Google Play Store.
• Update the application regularly after installation.
• Update your Chromebook's operating system to the latest version.

Installation Steps:

1. Turn on your computer. Log in with the account that will use the application.
2. If necessary, install the Google Play Store application.
3. Find and install the Epson Classroom Connect application from the Google Play Store.
4. Install the "Epson Classroom Connect Extension" from the Chrome Web Store.

To share your screen via the projector, you must install the "Epson Classroom Connect Extension" for the Chrome browser.

Epson Classroom Connect Application Requirements

To use the Epson Classroom Connect application, your computer must meet the following requirements:

▶️ Related Links:

• "Epson Classroom Connect Application Installation" p.8

Epson Classroom Connect Application Installation

Install the Epson Classroom Connect application on your computer by following these instructions.

Selecting Projector Network Settings

If you have not yet configured network settings for your projectors, you must set up the projector before using the Epson Classroom Connect application. Follow these instructions to select how to connect your computer to the projector and configure the projector.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Setting up the projector when connecting via wireless LAN" p.9
• "Setting up the projector when connecting via wired LAN" p.9

Setting up the projector for Wireless LAN Connection

To connect your computer to the projector using a wireless LAN, you need to perform network settings on both your computer and the projector. Necessary settings may vary by projector. Refer to your projector's user manual for instructions.

1. Consult your network administrator and note down the access point settings, such as SSID and security settings.
2. Configure network settings for connecting your computer to the network. If network connection setup is required, consult the documentation provided with your computer or network adapter. For details, refer to your computer's user manual.
3. If necessary, install a wireless LAN unit for the projector. Refer to your projector's user manual for instructions.
4. Turn on the projector.
5. Press the [Menu] button on the remote control or control panel and select the Network menu.
6. Turn on the wireless LAN.
7. Turn off the Simple AP application setting. Settings may vary by projector. Refer to your projector's user manual for instructions. (Depending on your computer, you may be able to connect even if the Simple AP setting is on.)
8. Select other options for your network as needed. Refer to your projector's user manual for instructions.
9. Select network security settings as needed. Contact your network administrator for information on choosing the correct settings. To activate the save function, set a password for the projector's web interface.
10. Save the settings and close the menus when done.

Setting up the projector for Wired LAN Connection

To connect your computer to the projector using a wired LAN, you need to perform network settings on both your computer and the projector.

1. Configure network settings for connecting your computer to the network. If network connection setup is required, consult the documentation provided with your computer or network adapter. For details, refer to your computer's user manual.
2. Connect the LAN cable to the projector.
3. Turn on the projector.
4. Press the [Menu] button on the remote control or control panel and select the Network menu.
5. Set DHCP to Off and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address for the projector as needed.
6. Save the settings and close the menus when done.

Connecting to the Projector and Displaying Images

These instructions guide you through connecting your computer to the projector via the network and displaying your computer's screen through the projector.

▶️ Related Links:

• "First Connection of the Epson Classroom Connect Application" p.12
• "Connecting to the Projector from Connection History" p.16
• "Controlling the Displayed Image" p.18

First Connection of the Epson Classroom Connect Application

When using the Epson Classroom Connect application for the first time, connect to the projector using one of the following methods:

• Connecting via Connection Code
• Connecting via IP Address
• Connecting via QR Code

If you enter an incorrect connection code 10 times in a row, the screen will lock. Wait a while and try again.

To share your screen via the projector, you must install the "Epson Classroom Connect Extension" for the Chrome browser. If necessary, install the "Epson Classroom Connect Extension" from the Chrome Web Store.

Connecting to the Projector via Connection Code

You can connect to the projector by entering the connection code displayed on the projector in the Epson Classroom Connect application.

1. Turn on the projector.
2. Launch the Epson Classroom Connect application.
3. Display the main screen by pressing the Home button on the projector's remote control.
4. Enter the four- or six-digit number displayed on the projector's main screen, then press Connect.
5. When the ChromeOS confirmation screen appears to start screen sharing, press Share. To reproduce sound, activate sound during screen sharing.

Connecting to the Projector via IP Address

If you cannot connect using the connection code, or if you want to connect to a projector on a different network, enter the IP address displayed on the projector into the Epson Classroom Connect application.

If the projector password is enabled, you will be prompted to enter the password when connecting via IP address or history. Refer to your projector's user manual for instructions.

1. Turn on the projector.
2. Launch the Epson Classroom Connect application.
3. Display the main screen by pressing the Home button on the projector's remote control.
4. Press "Try other methods" displayed in the Epson Classroom Connect application. Select "Connect via IP Address" to display the screen for entering the IP address.
5. Enter one of the IP addresses displayed on the projector's main screen, then press Connect.
6. When the ChromeOS confirmation screen appears to start screen sharing, press Share. To reproduce sound, activate sound during screen sharing.

Connecting to the Projector via QR Code

If you cannot connect using the connection code, or if you want to connect to a projector on a different network, scan the QR code displayed by the projector in the Epson Classroom Connect application.

1. Turn on the projector.
2. Launch the Epson Classroom Connect application.
3. Display the main screen by pressing the Home button on the projector's remote control.
4. On the projector's main screen, select LAN as the projection input source. (The QR code can also be displayed on the projector's guide screen.)
5. Press "Try other methods" displayed in the Epson Classroom Connect application. Select "Connect via QR Code" to display the screen for entering the QR code.
6. Connect by scanning the QR code displayed on the projector's LAN screen.
7. When the ChromeOS confirmation screen appears to start screen sharing, press Share. To reproduce sound, activate sound during screen sharing.

Connecting to the Projector from Connection History

When connecting to a projector you have previously connected to, you can connect via the connection history displayed in the Epson Classroom Connect application.

If the projector password is enabled, you will be prompted to enter the password when connecting via IP address or history. Refer to your projector's user manual for instructions.

1. Turn on the projector.
2. Launch the Epson Classroom Connect application.
3. In the Connection History section, select the projector you want to connect to.
4. Select Connect.
5. When the ChromeOS confirmation screen appears to start screen sharing, press Share. To reproduce sound, activate sound during screen sharing.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Pinning Frequently Used Connections" p.20

Controlling the Displayed Image

You can control the projected image using the toolbar.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Interactive Functions" p.18

Interactive Functions

On the projection surface, you can create notes using the interactive pen or your finger. Refer to your projector's user manual for instructions.

Icons for interactive functions:

• Icon 1: Used to save drawing data.
• Icon 2: Used to switch to drawing mode. Enable Note Mode or Whiteboard Mode, then write or draw on the projection surface.
• Icon 3: Switches to PC interactive mode. Enabling "Interact with PC" allows you to control the computer using the interactive pen or finger.

The Epson Classroom Connect application displays buttons to switch to PC interactive mode, but the computer cannot be controlled with a pen or finger on the projected image.

Useful Functions

These instructions explain how to use the additional functions of the Epson Classroom Connect application.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Using Additional Functions" p.20

Using Additional Functions

Explore the Epson Classroom Connect application features that are useful for teaching.

You can pin up to four projectors.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Connection Screen" p.26
• "Settings Screen" p.28

Creating a Projector Nickname

After connecting, you can set a unique name (nickname) for the projector and manage it.

1. Launch the Epson Classroom Connect application.
2. In the Connection History section, select the projector for which you want to set a nickname.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Connection Screen" p.26
• "Settings Screen" p.28

Pinning Frequently Used Connections

You can pin projector connections you frequently use, setting where they are displayed. Launch the Epson Classroom Connect application. Select the projector you want to pin in the Connection History section and click the pin icon. When the pin icon turns yellowish-green, the setting is complete.

Saving Drawing Data

Pressing the Save button on the projector screen saves the drawing data to your device. Each time you press the Save button on the projection surface, the projected image is saved as a picture. After disconnecting from the projector, or after 10 Save button presses, the Epson Classroom Connect application creates a .pptx file containing all saved images. You can find the .pptx file in the Downloads folder. If the Epson Classroom Connect application does not create a .pptx file due to a forced shutdown or other reason, the .pptx file will be created the next time the application is launched.

For details, refer to the projector's Projector Manual Update Information document.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Controlling the Displayed Image" p.18

Troubleshooting

The following sections provide instructions for troubleshooting problems that may occur when using the Epson Classroom Connect application.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Troubleshooting Network Connection Issues" p.22
• "Troubleshooting Projection Issues" p.23

Troubleshooting Network Connection Issues

Try these solutions depending on your network environment.

▶️ Related Links:

• "What to do if you cannot connect to the internet after connecting to the projector" p.22
• "What to do if you cannot connect using the connection code" p.22

What to do if you cannot connect to the internet after connecting to the projector

If the projector is connected in Simple AP mode, you may not be able to connect to the internet. Connect projectors to a wired LAN or a wireless LAN access point.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Setting up the projector when connecting via wired LAN" p.9
• "Setting up the projector when connecting via wireless LAN" p.9

What to do if you cannot connect using the connection code

If you cannot connect using the connection code, try the following steps:

• Enter the IP address into the Epson Classroom Connect application and connect. Enter one of the IP addresses displayed on the projector's main screen.
• Scan the QR code with the Epson Classroom Connect application and connect. Connect by scanning the QR code displayed on the projector's LAN screen.

Troubleshooting Projection Issues

Try these solutions based on the situation.

▶️ Related Links:

• "What to do if you cannot connect to the projector (wireless)" p.23
• "What to do if you cannot connect to the projector (wired)" p.24
• "What to do if the projected image is not smooth" p.24
• "Troubleshooting Sound Issues" p.24

What to do if you cannot connect to the projector (wireless)

If you cannot connect your computer to the projector via wireless network, try the following solutions. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your network administrator.

• Check the status of external devices used for network connection or the projector's setup environment.
• Properly connect the designated wireless LAN unit to the projector as needed. Refer to your projector's user manual for details.
• Check if there are any obstacles between the access point and the computer or projector, and change their positions to improve communication. Indoor layout sometimes prevents finding the projector during searches.
• Check if the access point and the computer or projector are too far apart. Move them closer to each other and try connecting again.
• Check for interference from other equipment, such as Bluetooth devices or microwave ovens. Move the interfering device to a more distant location or expand the wireless band width.
• Set the maximum emission intensity of network devices.
• Set the correct IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for the access point.
• Check if the wireless LAN system of the access point supports the projector's wireless LAN system.
• Check the projector's network settings.
• Set the computer, access point, and projector to the same SSID.
• Set the correct IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for the projector.
• Enable the wireless LAN settings as needed.
• Configure the wireless LAN system to comply with the standards supported by the access point.
• After enabling security settings, set the same password for the access point, computer, and projector.
• Complete the network settings in the projector.
• Check your computer's network settings.
• Use a computer that can connect to the wireless LAN.
• Enable the wireless LAN settings as needed.
• Connect to the same access point to which the projector is connected.
• On the access point, set connection permissions so that projectors can connect, if the access point has functions that block connections, such as MAC address restrictions and port restrictions.
• Check the software settings.

If connection to the projector using the connection code fails, select "Try other methods" on this screen.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Setting up the projector when connecting via wireless LAN" p.9

What to do if you cannot connect to the projector (wired)

If you cannot connect your computer to the projector via a wired network, try the following solutions. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your network administrator.

• Connect the network cable properly.
• Check the projector's network settings.
• Set the correct IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for the projector.
• Complete the network settings in the projector.
• Check your computer's network settings.
• Enable the local area network (LAN) settings on your computer.
• Check the application settings.
• If connection to the projector using the connection code fails, select "Try other methods" on this screen.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Setting up the projector when connecting via wired LAN" p.9

What to do if the projected image is not smooth

If the projected image stops or does not move smoothly, try the following solutions.

• In the Bandwidth Usage section, select the desired setting.
• Connect the computer and projector using LAN cables.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Connection Screen" p.26
• "Settings Screen" p.28

Troubleshooting Sound Issues

If sound playback from the projector is interrupted or there is a significant delay between the projected image and sound, adjust the projector's AV Sync settings. For details, refer to the Projector Manual Update Information document or your projector's user manual.

Summary Screen

These sections contain further information about the Epson Classroom Connect application screens.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Connection Screen" p.26
• "Connecting to the Projector via Other Methods" p.27
• "Settings Screen" p.28

Connection Screen

After launching the Epson Classroom Connect application, the connection selection screen is displayed.

Frequently used projectors can be pinned at the top of the connection history. Clicking the pin icon again will unpin the projector. You can pin a maximum of four projectors.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Connecting to the Projector via Connection Code" p.12
• "Connecting to the Projector via IP Address" p.13
• "Connecting to the Projector via QR Code" p.14
• "Connecting to the Projector from Connection History" p.16
• "Creating a Projector Nickname" p.20
• "Pinning Frequently Used Connections" p.20

Screen Elements:

• 1: Opens the Settings screen.
• 2: Allows you to select another connection method if connecting via connection code fails.
• 3: Enter the connection code (four- or six-digit number) displayed on the projector's main screen.
• 4: Set the name of the folder where you want to save drawing data. The save folder will be created in the Downloads folder on your computer.
• 5: Lists projectors you have previously connected to.
• 6: Starts screen sharing with the connected projector.
• 7: Pressing this button while connected to the projector will disconnect it.
• 8: Enter a nickname for projector management.

Connecting to the Projector via Other Methods

If connecting to the projector via connection code fails, select another connection method on this screen.

1. Enter one of the IP addresses (wired or wireless connection) displayed on the projector's main screen, then connect the projector.
2. Connect by scanning the QR code displayed on the projector's LAN screen. The QR code can also be displayed on the projector's guide screen.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Connection Screen" p.26
• "Connecting to the Projector via IP Address" p.13
• "Settings Screen" p.28

Settings Screen

Clicking the gear icon ⚙️ on the connection screen displays the settings screen. Settings can be changed without connecting to the projector.

Settings Options:

• 1: Enabling this option allows Epson to collect usage information for the application.
• 2: Controls the bandwidth for data transfer. Selecting a narrower bandwidth may reduce the quality of the projected image but also reduce network load.
• 3: When this option is enabled, the main device's screen will be shared immediately upon connection to the projector.
• 4: Switches between displaying/hiding the connection history for previously connected projectors.
• 5: Displays information about the Epson Classroom Connect application version.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Connection Screen" p.26
• "Connecting to the Projector via Other Methods" p.27

Appendix

These sections provide additional information about the Epson Classroom Connect application.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Uninstalling the Epson Classroom Connect Application" p.30
• "Limitations" p.31
• "General Notes" p.32

Uninstalling the Epson Classroom Connect Application

You can uninstall the Epson Classroom Connect application by following these instructions.

1. Turn on your computer.
2. Select the launcher icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
3. Right-click on the Epson Classroom Connect application. (In tablet mode, tap the application with two fingers.)
4. Select Uninstall.

Limitations

These sections provide information on limitations that apply when projecting images from a computer using the Epson Classroom Connect application. Please check the following:

Connection Limitations

• If the wireless LAN transfer speed is low, the network connection may be unexpectedly interrupted.
• There may be times when the computer screen image and the projected image do not match exactly.
• Movies do not play as smoothly as they do on a computer.

Chromebook Limitations

Depending on the operating system, the following limitations may apply when using the Epson Classroom Connect application with a Chromebook:

• When attempting to launch the Epson Classroom Connect application using another application's sharing function, the application may not launch or files may not be read correctly, even if the application launches.
• Switching between laptop and tablet modes is not supported during operation.
• Message windows may not be displayed.

General Notes

These sections contain important notes.

▶️ Related Links:

• "Copyright Notice" p.32
• "Trademarks" p.32
• "Copyright Source Identification" p.32

Copyright Notice

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Trademarks

Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, Chromebook, and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC. "QR Code" is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. Software Copyright: This product uses free software, as well as software for which this company holds rights.

Copyright Source Identification

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