Epson Classroom Connect Operation Guide for Chromebook

About This Manual

This manual explains how to use the Epson Classroom Connect application. Please read the following sections carefully to understand the meaning of icons used in this manual.

General Information Indicators

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Icon Descriptions:

• [Button Name]: Indicates a button on the remote control or control panel. Example: [Esc] button.
• Menu/Setting Name: Indicates the projector's menu and setting names. Example: Image menu selection.
• ▶: Indicates a link to a related page.
• Arrow Icons (e.g., ↑↓): Indicate the current menu level of the projector.

Epson Classroom Connect Application Overview

Please refer to this information for a detailed understanding of Epson Classroom Connect.

▶ Related Links:

• "Epson Classroom Connect Features" p.5

Epson Classroom Connect Features

Epson Classroom Connect allows you to perform a variety of practical operations smoothly in the classroom, such as projecting images from a projector connected to your device.

Intuitive User Experience

With Epson Classroom Connect, you can perform a series of operations in simple steps. You can also easily connect devices to the projector and project images.

Note:

• To mirror your device's screen, you need to install the Chrome extension "Epson Classroom Connect Extension".
• You can also output the audio of the current projected screen using the projector's mirroring function.

Easily Save Drawing Data

After saving the data you drew during class, you can review it later or share it as classroom materials with students. Since the drawing data is saved on your device, you can easily reuse classroom data.

A diagram shows a presenter at a podium connecting to multiple student devices via a projector.

Smooth Connection to Projector

You can connect to the projector using the connection code, IP address, or QR code displayed on the projector screen. To connect to the same projector, you can easily connect via the connection history displayed in Epson Classroom Connect.

▶ Related Links:

• "Intuitive User Experience" p.5
• "Easily Save Drawing Data" p.5
• "Smooth Connection to Projector" p.5

Initial Application Setup

Follow these instructions before connecting your computer to the projector via the network.

▶ Related Links:

• "Install Application" p.7
• "Select Projector Network Settings" p.8

Install Application

Follow the instructions below to install the Epson Classroom Connect application on Google Play.

• Ensure you install the latest version of the application on Google Play.
• Update the application as needed after installation to ensure it is the latest version.
• Update your Chromebook's operating system to the latest version.

Steps:

1. Turn on your computer. Ensure you are logged in with the account you will use for this application.
2. If necessary, install the Google Play Store application.
3. Find and install the Epson Classroom Connect application in Google Play.
4. Install the Chrome extension "Epson Classroom Connect Extension" from the Chrome Web Store.

To share your screen with the projector, you need to install the Chrome extension "Epson Classroom Connect Extension".

▶ Related Links:

• "Epson Classroom Connect Requirements" p.7

Epson Classroom Connect Requirements

Your computer must meet the following system requirements to use Epson Classroom Connect.

▶ Related Links:

• "Install Application" p.7

Install Epson Classroom Connect Application

Follow the instructions below to install the Epson Classroom Connect application on your computer.

Selecting Projector Network Settings

If you have not yet set up network settings for the projector, you need to set them up before using Epson Classroom Connect. Follow these instructions to select the connection method between your computer and the projector, and then set up the projector.

▶ Related Links:

• "Setting up the projector when connecting via Wireless LAN" p.8
• "Setting up the projector when connecting via Wired LAN" p.8

Setting up the projector when connecting via Wireless LAN

To connect your computer to the projector via Wireless LAN, you need to select network settings on both your computer and the projector. The necessary settings vary depending on the projector. Please refer to your projector's user manual for related instructions.

1. Contact your network administrator and note down the access point settings, such as SSID and security settings.
2. Perform network settings to connect your computer to the network. If network connection setup is required, refer to the documentation included with your computer or network adapter. Refer to your computer's user manual for details.
3. If necessary, install the Wireless LAN unit in the projector. Refer to your projector's user manual for related instructions.
4. Turn on the projector.
5. Press the [Menu] button on the remote control or operation panel, and select the network menu.
6. Turn on Wireless LAN.
7. Turn off the Access Point mode. The necessary settings vary depending on the projector. Please refer to your projector's user manual for related instructions. You may be able to connect even if Access Point mode is on, depending on your computer.
8. Select other options as needed based on your network. Please refer to your projector's user manual for related instructions.
9. Set security settings. Consult your network administrator to determine the correct settings. To enable the save function, set the projector's Web Control password.
10. After completing the settings, save the settings and exit the menu.

Setting up the projector when connecting via Wired LAN

To connect your computer to the projector via Wired LAN, you need to select network settings on both your computer and the projector. The necessary settings vary depending on the projector. Please refer to your projector's user manual for related instructions.

1. Perform network settings to connect your computer to the network. If network connection setup is required, refer to the documentation included with your computer or network adapter. Refer to your computer's user manual for details.
2. Connect the network cable to the projector.
3. Turn on the projector.
4. Press the [Menu] button on the remote control or operation panel, and select the network menu.
5. Set DHCP to Off. Enter the projector's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address values as needed.
6. After completing the settings, save the settings and exit the menu.

Connecting to the Projector and Projecting Images

Follow these instructions to connect your computer to the projector via the network and project your computer's screen onto the projector.

▶ Related Links:

• "First-time Connection to Epson Classroom Connect" p.11
• "Connecting to the Projector via Connection History" p.15
• "Controlling Projector Display" p.17

First-time Connection to Epson Classroom Connect

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

• Connect using the connection code.
• Connect using the IP address.
• Connect using the QR code.

Notes:

• If you repeatedly enter the wrong connection code 10 times, the screen will lock. Please try again later.
• To share your screen with the projector, you need to install the Chrome extension "Epson Classroom Connect Extension". If necessary, install the "Epson Classroom Connect Extension" from the Chrome Web Store.

▶ Related Links:

• "Connecting to the Projector Using a Connection Code" p.11
• "Connecting to the Projector Using an IP Address" p.12
• "Connecting to the Projector by Reading a QR Code" p.13

Connecting to the Projector Using a Connection Code

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

1. Turn on the projector.
2. Start Epson Classroom Connect.
3. Press the Home button on the projector's remote control to display the home screen.

A screenshot shows the Epson Classroom Connect interface with fields for connection code and IP address, and a button to try other methods. It also shows a projector screen displaying a connection code.

Step 4: Enter the four or six-digit number displayed on the projector's home screen, then press Connect.

Step 5: When the Chrome OS screen confirming the start of screen sharing is displayed, press Share. To output audio, enable audio when sharing the screen.

▶ Related Links:

• "Connection Screen" p.25
• "Settings Screen" p.27

First-time Connection to Epson Classroom Connect

Connecting to the Projector Using an 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's screen in Epson Classroom Connect.

If the projector keyword is enabled, you will be prompted to enter the keyword when connecting via IP address or connection history. Please refer to your projector's user manual for related instructions.

1. Turn on the projector.
2. Start Epson Classroom Connect.
3. Press the Home button on the projector's remote control to display the home screen.
4. Press "Try other methods" on the Epson Classroom Connect screen, then select "Connect using IP Address" to display the IP address input screen.

A screenshot shows the Epson Classroom Connect interface with fields for IP address and a Connect button.

Step 5: Enter one of the IP addresses displayed on the projector's home screen, then press Connect.

Step 6: When the Chrome OS screen confirming the start of screen sharing is displayed, press Share. To output audio, enable audio when sharing the screen.

▶ Related Links:

• "Connection Screen" p.25
• "Connecting to the Projector Using Other Methods" p.26

First-time Connection to Epson Classroom Connect

Connecting to the Projector by Reading a QR Code

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

1. Turn on the projector.
2. Start Epson Classroom Connect.
3. Press the Home button on the projector's remote control to display the home screen.
4. Select LAN as the input source to display it on the projector's home screen. The QR code can also be displayed on the projector's guide screen.
5. Press "Try other methods" on the Epson Classroom Connect screen, then select "Connect using QR Code" to display the QR code input screen.

A diagram shows a projector screen with a QR code and instructions to scan it.

Step 6: Connect by scanning the QR code displayed on the projector's LAN screen.

Step 7: When the Chrome OS screen confirming the start of screen sharing is displayed, press Share. To output audio, enable audio when sharing the screen.

▶ Related Links:

• "Connection Screen" p.25
• "Connecting to the Projector Using Other Methods" p.26

First-time Connection to Epson Classroom Connect

Connecting to the Projector via Connection History

To connect to a projector you have previously connected to, you can use the connection history displayed in Epson Classroom Connect.

If the projector keyword is enabled, you will be prompted to enter the keyword when connecting via IP address or connection history. Please refer to your projector's user manual for related instructions.

1. Turn on the projector.
2. Start Epson Classroom Connect.
3. Select the projector you want to connect to from the connection history.

A screenshot shows the Epson Classroom Connect interface with a connection history list and a Connect button.

Step 4: Select Connect.

Step 5: When the Chrome OS screen confirming the start of screen sharing is displayed, press Share. To output audio, enable audio when sharing the screen.

▶ Related Links:

• "Fixing Frequent Connection Environments" p.19
• "Connection Screen" p.25

Controlling Projector Display

You can control the projected image using the toolbar.

▶ Related Links:

• "Interactive Functions" p.17

Interactive Functions

You can use the interactive pen or your finger to annotate on the projected screen. Please refer to your projector's user manual for related instructions.

Icons are shown for: 1. Save Drawing Data, 2. Switch to Drawing Mode, 3. Switch to Computer Interaction Mode.

• Save Drawing Data: Saves the drawing data.
• Switch to Drawing Mode: Sets the annotation mode or whiteboard mode to "On". You can then write or draw on the projected surface.
• Switch to Computer Interaction Mode: When set to "On", you can use the interactive pen or finger to control the computer. The Epson Classroom Connect application displays a button to switch to computer interaction mode, but you cannot operate the computer on the projected screen using the interactive pen or finger.

Useful Functions

Use the following instructions to use other Epson Classroom Connect functions.

▶ Related Links:

• "Using Additional Functions" p.19

Using Additional Functions

Refer to the practical classroom functions of Epson Classroom Connect.

▶ Related Links:

• "Creating a Projector Nickname" p.19
• "Fixing Frequent Connection Environments" p.19
• "Saving Drawing Data" p.19

Creating a Projector Nickname

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

1. Start Epson Classroom Connect.
2. Select the projector you want to set a nickname for from the connection history.

▶ Related Links:

• "Connection Screen" p.25
• "Settings Screen" p.27

Fixing Frequent Connection Environments

You can fix the connection environment of frequently used projectors and set their display positions.

1. Start Epson Classroom Connect.
2. In the connection history, select the projector whose position you want to fix, and then click the pin icon. The pin icon turns yellow-green when the setup is complete.

You can fix up to 4 projectors.

▶ Related Links:

• "Connection Screen" p.25
• "Settings Screen" p.27

Saving Drawing Data

Press the "Save" button displayed on the projector screen to save the drawing data to your device. Each time you press the "Save" button on the projector screen, the projected screen image is saved as an image. When the projector connection is completed, or after pressing the "Save" button 10 times, Epson Classroom Connect creates a .pptx file containing all saved images up to that point, which can be found in the download folder.

If Epson Classroom Connect fails to create the .pptx file due to a forced shutdown or other reasons, it will create the .pptx file the next time the application is launched.

Refer to the projector's Projector Manual Update Information for details.

▶ Related Links:

• "Controlling Projector Display" p.17

Troubleshooting

Please refer to the following sections for solutions to problems encountered when using Epson Classroom Connect.

▶ Related Links:

• "Solving Network Connection Issues" p.21
• "Solving Projection Process Issues" p.22

Solving Network Connection Issues

Try these solutions based on your network environment.

▶ Related Links:

• "Solution for Unable to Connect to Internet After Connecting to Projector" p.21
• "Solution for Unable to Connect Using Connection Code" p.21

Solution for Unable to Connect to Internet After Connecting to Projector

When connecting to the projector in Access Point mode, you may not be able to connect to the Internet. Ensure the projector is connected to a wired LAN or a wireless LAN access point.

▶ Related Links:

• "Setting up the projector when connecting via Wired LAN" p.8
• "Setting up the projector when connecting via Wireless LAN" p.8

Solution for Unable to Connect Using Connection Code

If you cannot connect using the connection code, try one of the following solutions:

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

Solving Projection Process Issues

Try these solutions according to the situation.

▶ Related Links:

• "Solution for Unsmooth Projection Image Movement" p.23
• "Solution for Abnormal Audio Playback" p.23

Solution for Unsmooth Projection Image Movement

If the projected image is static or does not move smoothly, try the following solutions:

• Select the bandwidth to use from the settings.
• Connect the computer and projector using a LAN cable.

▶ Related Links:

• "Connection Screen" p.25
• "Settings Screen" p.27

Solution for Abnormal Audio Playback

If the projector's audio output is interrupted or there is significant delay between the projected image and audio, adjust the projector's "A/V Sync" setting. Refer to the projector's Projector Manual Update Information or user manual for details.

Screen Summary

Refer to these sections for a detailed understanding of the Epson Classroom Connect screens.

▶ Related Links:

• "Connection Screen" p.25
• "Connecting to the Projector Using Other Methods" p.26
• "Settings Screen" p.27

Connection Screen

When you start Epson Classroom Connect, the connection selection screen is displayed.

A diagram shows the Epson Classroom Connect interface with numbered elements corresponding to the descriptions below.

Element Descriptions:

1. Open Settings Screen: Click the gear icon on the connection screen to display the settings screen. You can change settings without connecting to the projector.
2. Connection Code: Enter the connection code displayed on the projector's home screen (four or six digits).
3. Try other methods: If connecting with the connection code fails, you can select other connection methods.
4. Save Location Folder: Specify the folder name for saving drawing data. The save folder will be created in your computer's Downloads folder.
5. Connection History: Displays previously connected projectors.
6. Share Screen: Start sharing the screen with the connected projector.
7. Disconnect: If this button is pressed while connected to the projector, the connection will be disconnected.
8. Enter Nickname: Enter a nickname to manage the projector.
9. Fix Projector: You can fix frequently used projectors to the top of the connection history. Click "Fix" again to unfix. You can fix up to four projectors.

▶ Related Links:

• "Connecting to the Projector Using a Connection Code" p.11

Connecting to the Projector Using Other Methods

If connecting to the projector using the connection code fails, select other connection methods from this screen.

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

Connect using IP Address: Enter one of the IP addresses displayed on the projector's home screen (wired or wireless) and connect to the projector.

Connect using QR Code: 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.25
• "Connecting to the Projector Using an IP Address" p.12
• "Settings Screen" p.27

Settings Screen

Click the gear icon on the connection screen to display the settings screen. You can change settings without connecting to the projector.

Settings:

1. Usage Survey: Enable this setting to allow Epson to obtain application usage information.
2. Bandwidth Usage: Controls the bandwidth for data transmission. Selecting narrower bandwidth may reduce projected image quality but decreases network load.
3. Auto Share Screen: Enable this setting to share the device's screen after it is connected to the projector.
4. Display Connection History: Switch between displaying and hiding the connection history of previously connected projectors.
5. Version Information: Displays Epson Classroom Connect version information.

▶ Related Links:

• "Connection Screen" p.25
• "Connecting to the Projector Using Other Methods" p.26

Appendix

Refer to these sections for more details about Epson Classroom Connect.

▶ Related Links:

• "Uninstalling Epson Classroom Connect" p.29
• "Restrictions" p.30
• "Notices" p.31

Uninstalling Epson Classroom Connect

Follow the instructions below to uninstall Epson Classroom Connect.

1. Turn on your computer.
2. Select the Start menu icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
3. Right-click on Epson Classroom Connect. On a tablet, tap the application with two fingers.
4. Select Uninstall.

Restrictions

See these sections for restrictions when projecting computer images using Epson Classroom Connect. See the following:

▶ Related Links:

• "Connection Restrictions" p.30
• "Chromebook Restrictions" p.30

Connection Restrictions

Please note the following restrictions when using Epson Classroom Connect.

• If the wireless LAN transmission speed is low, the network may disconnect unexpectedly.
• Sometimes the computer screen image may not exactly match the image projected by the projector.
• Video playback may not be as smooth as playback on a computer.

Chromebook Restrictions

Depending on your operating system, you may encounter the following restrictions when using the Epson Classroom Connect application on a Chromebook.

• If you try to start the Epson Classroom Connect application using the sharing function of another application, Epson Classroom Connect may not start, or if it starts, it may not be able to read files correctly.
• Switching between laptop mode and tablet mode during operation is not supported.
• Pop-up messages may not appear.

Notices

This document is subject to change without notice. Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors in this document.

Copyright:

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