Dell 4210X manual Troubleshooting Your Projector, Problem Possible Solution

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Troubleshooting Your Projector

If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. See Contacting Dell™ on page 75.

Problem

Possible Solution

No image appears on the

• Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the

screen

projector is turned on.

 

• Ensure that the INPUT SELECT is set

 

correctly in the OSD menu.

 

• Ensure the external graphics port is enabled.

 

If you are using a Dell™ portable computer,

 

press

(Fn+F8). For other

 

computers, see your respective

 

documentation. The output signal from the

 

computer is not according to industry

 

standards. Should this happen, upgrade the

 

video driver of the computer. For Dell

 

computer, see support.dell.com.

 

• Ensure that all the cables are securely

 

connected. See "Connecting Your Projector"

 

on page 9.

 

 

• Ensure that the pins of the connectors are

 

not bent or broken.

 

• Ensure that the lamp is securely installed

 

(see "Changing the Lamp" on page 68).

 

• Use Test Pattern in the Others menu.

 

Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are

 

correct.

 

 

 

Missing Input Source.

Go to Advanced Enable/Disable Sources,

Cannot switch to particular

ensure that particular Input Source is set to

Input Source.

Enable.

 

 

 

 

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Contents User’s Guide December 2008 Rev. A00 Contents Adjusting the Projected Image Troubleshooting Your Projector Package Contents Your Dell ProjectorAbout Your Projector Your Dell Projector Connecting Your Projector Connecting to a Computer Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables Connecting a Computer Using an RS232 cable Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable Connecting a DVD Player Using an Hdmi Cable Connecting to Local Area Network 12V DC Plug Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box Turning Your Projector Off Using Your ProjectorTurning Your Projector On Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector HeightAdjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus Adjusting Projection Image Size Projector to screen distanceUsing the Control Panel On-screen display OSD is displayed Using Your Projector Using the Remote Control Presentation mode, Bright mode, Movie mode Using Your Projector Installing the Remote Control Batteries Press the tab to lift the battery compartment coverOperating Range With Remote Control Using the On-Screen Display AUTO-ADJUSTInput Select Picture in PC Mode Picture in Video Mode Display in PC Mode Using Your Projector Display in Video Mode Lamp Using Your Projector Network Information Using Your Projector Using Your Projector Using Your Projector Using Your Projector Using Your Projector Using Your Projector Configuring the Network Setting Managing the Projector From Web ManagementManaging Properties HomeNetwork Settings Projector Status and Control Using Your Projector Mail Alert Password Setting Login Firmware Update Using Your Projector Using Your Projector Tips Using Your Projector Troubleshooting Your Projector Problem Possible SolutionProblem Problem Problem Guiding Signals Amber OFFLamp failure Lamp is defective. Replace the lamp Changing the Lamp Troubleshooting Your Projector Specifications Specifications26286mm USB port One USB slave for remote support Command types RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 ProtocolResolution Compatibility Modes Analog/DigitalContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comAppendix Glossary GlossaryGlossary Glossary Index Hdmi Index