Projector Operation Workflow
Sending/receiving, saving, or expanding files may fail if the smart device enters sleep mode during these operations. Ensure that the smart device will not enter sleep mode during these operations.
Due to the specification of the operating system, RICOH Smart Device Connector may quit unexpectedly if you try to display a large-size file on the smart device. If this happens, reduce the size or resolution of the file.
On the menu of RICOH Smart Device Connector, swipe left or right to select [Projector].
Tap [File Projection].
Select the location of the file to show on the projector from [Album], [App File Folder] or other locations, and tap [Apply].
Tap [Projector Settings].
Check the method used to connect the smart device to the projector.
Connect with QR Code
When using the QR code to connect to the projector, check that [Connect with QR Code] is displayed in the upper part of the screen. If a different message is displayed, tap [], select [Connect with QR Code], and then return the previous screen.
Connect with ID Code
When using the ID code to connect to the machine, check that [Connect with ID Code] is displayed in the upper part of the screen. If a different message is displayed, tap [], select [Connect with ID Code], and then return the previous screen.
Connect Machines on Same Network
When connecting to a projector networked with the smart device, the name of the projector is displayed in the upper part of the screen. If a different message is displayed, tap [], and then select the projector to connect from the list under [Connect Machines on Same Network]. If the projector you want to use is not on the list, tap [Add Machine] and then add the projector by entering its IP address/hostname manually or by searching for the projector.
Connect with NFC
If NFC is being used, additional settings must be specified. For details, see the manual for the corresponding device.
Switch the input channel of the projector to [Network PC], and then connect to the projector.
When using the QR code to connect to the projector
Read either of the followings with the camera of the smart device.
The QR code displayed on the projected screen when the [Enter] key on the projector is pressed
The QR code affixed on the projector
For the procedure to print the QR code, see Printing the QR Code for Connecting to the Projector.
When using the ID code to connect to the machine
In [Identification Code], enter the four digit identification code that is displayed in the image projected from the projector, and tap [Start].When connecting to the projector on the same network
Tap [Start].
- When using the NFC to connect to the projector
If NFC is being used, additional settings must be specified. For details, see the manual for the corresponding device.
Use the ID code can be used to connect to the projector only when the projector to be connected and the smart device are on the same network segment.
Tap [+] while a smart device is connected to a projector to add another connected projector.
If the network is disconnected while an image is projected from the projector, check the network status, and then start the projection again.
If the projection fails, switch the input channel from [Network PC] to another channel, switch the channel back to [Network PC], and then start the projection again. If the projection continues to fail, turn off the power of the projector, turn it back on, and then start the projection again.