This document provides instructions for setting up and using an Epson BrightLink 595wi projector in a school classroom. It includes details on installing the necessary software, connecting the projector via wired or wireless methods, and using the projector remote and stylus for interactive features. Users can learn more about the projector's capabilities by accessing additional guides stored in a shared Google folder.

1. SCHOOL RENOVATION
TECH GUIDE

2. Created By
MIKE GLENNON
*Image Sources: Public domain/no attribution required, Apple.com, or Mac OS screen captures, author
phoitos unless otherwise noted. Avatar Image: http://sigfigcreator.thelegomovie.com/

3. YOUR PROJECTOR
Epson BrightLink 595 wi
Image: Epson.com

4. PROJECTOR REMOTE
Epson BrightLink 595 wi
Image: http://epson.com
*See next
page for
button
descriptions

5. PROJECTOR REMOTE
Epson BrightLink 595 wi

6. PROJECTOR STYLUS
Use this (or your finger) for
interactive features.
Image: http://epson.com
The end acts an eraser when
annotating!
*See next
page for
button
descriptions

7. PROJECTOR STYLUS
Image: http://epson.com

8. PROJECTOR CASE
Image: http://epson.com
*HINT: The case is magnetic, so you can store your
stylus in it and stick it to your whiteboard.

9. GETTING STARTED
Install software
Images: Apple.com, Jamf.com
If you received a new MACBOOK AIR last year,
proceed to Self Service to install the software
• Open Self-Service
• Search for Epson
• Select Epson Brightlink Software & install
MacBook Air Only

10. GETTING STARTED
Install software
Images: Google.com
If you DO NOT have a MACBOOK AIR, please follow
the directions below to install the software.
• Navigate to https://hcpss.me
• Log in to Google Apps
• Click Shared with Me
• Open the Swansfield Tech folder
• Open the Brightlink Projector folder
• Open the Brightlink Projector Software document
Other Laptop Models

11. WALL PLATE JACKS
EXPLAINED

12. AUDIO JACK
PROJECTOR CONNECTIONS
FOR THIS… …USE THIS
PLUG IN
TO WALL
PLUG IN
TO LAPTOP
NETWORK JACK
PLUG IN
TO WALL
PLUG IN
TO LAPTOP
Images: CablestoGo.com

13. HDMI JACK
FOR THIS… …USE THIS
PLUG IN
TO WALL
PLUG IN
TO ADAPTER
USB JACK
PLUG IN
TO WALL
PLUG IN
TO LAPTOP
*Requires HDMI
to Mini Display
Port Adapter
(See next page)
HDMI cable to
adapter /
Adapter to
laptop
PROJECTOR CONNECTIONS
Images: CablestoGo.com

14. HDMI TO MINI DISPLAY PORT ADAPTER
FOR THIS… …USE THIS
This adapter is required in order to connect your laptop
to the HDMI jack.
PROJECTOR CONNECTIONS
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15. USING A WIRED CONNECTION
To connect to your projector using cables, complete the
following steps.
• Connect USB cable
• Connect HDMI cable (with Mini DisplayPort adapter)
• If there is no image, press the SOURCE SEARCH
button on your remote
• *NOTE: Using BOTH cables is recommended, but not
necessary. While it is possible to use only the USB
cable, you may experience a lag in performance.
• *NOTE: In order to access the projector’s interactive
features (such as annotation) over a wired
connection, the USB cable must be used (either by
itself or in tandem with the HDMI cable).
USING YOUR PROJECTOR
To set your computer to send video and interactive
capability over the USB cable, follow the directions on
the next page.

16. 1. Click on “Menu” on you
remote and the following screen
will appear.
4. Click the “Down Arrow” and
then the “Down Arrow” on your
remote until USB Display/Easy
Interactive Function is highlighted
yellow. Then, click the ”Return
Button” on your remote. The dot to
the left of USB Display/Easy
Interactive Function will be blue.
Then click the ”Menu” button.
Remote Functions
1.
2. Click the “Down Arrow” on your
remote 3 times until Extended is
highlighted yellow.
2.
3. Click the “Right Arrow” and
then the “Down Arrow” on your
remote until USB Type B is
highlighted yellow. Then, click
the ”Return Button” on your
remote.
3.
4.
Setting the USB Cord for Video and Interactivity
After following these direction, you will
be able to plug the USB into your
computer, choose USB on your remote
and control your computer.

17. USING A WIRELESS CONNECTION
To connect to your projector wirelessly, complete the
following steps.
USING YOUR PROJECTOR
Wireless connection reference created by Lynda Dye

18. USING A WIRELESS CONNECTION
To connect to your projector wirelessly, complete the
following steps.
USING YOUR PROJECTOR

19. Learn More
To learn more about the remote control and the
projector’s interactive capabilities, see below.
NEXT STEPS
• Navigate to https://hcpss.me
• Log in to Google Apps
• Click Shared with Me
• Open the Swansfield Tech folder
• Open the Brightlink Projector folder
In this folder, you’ll find getting started guides, quick
reference cards for using interactive features and
more!