Securing the projector
Using a security cable lock
The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, such as the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector. See item 25 on page 9 for details.
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the lock’s documentation for finding out how to use it.
Utilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the
WARNING: You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall.
Setting a password
Once a password has been set and the power on lock is activated, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started.
1.Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Security Settings page displays.
2.Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE/ENTER.
3. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys (,
, , ) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, 3, 4). According to the password you desire to set, press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the password.
4.Confirm the new password by
Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page.
5.To activate the Power On Lock function, press / to highlight Power On Lock and press / to select On.
6.To activate the Splash Screen Lock function, press / to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press / to select On.
When the Splash Screen Lock is activated, the MyScreen function in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu will be
IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display as asterisks
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this manual in a safe place.
7.To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.