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current source. You can select from Blank, Mute, Aspect Ratio, Source, Auto Image, Freeze, Zoom, and About. See Chapter 5, “Using the menus”, on page 19 for details.

vThe Freeze effect allows you to freeze the displayed image. This is useful if you want to make changes on your computer without your audience seeing them.

vThe Blank button on the remote allows you to display a blank screen instead of the active source.

vThe Startup Logo menu option lets you change the default startup screen to a black, white, or blue screen.

vTwo menu options, Power Save and Screen Save, are provided to automatically shut down the projector after several minutes of inactivity or display a black screen. This helps preserve lamp life.

vA Low Power menu option is also available to help lower the projector’s fan sound volume.

Presentation Director

Presentation Director helps you create and save presentation schemes that setup your ThinkPad computer to use an external monitor, projector, or television. It also allows you to expand the size of your desktop display by extending the contents of the display across two monitors. For more information on Presentation Director, visit the www.ibm.com/pc/support Web site and search for Presentation Director.

Optimizing video images

After the video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see Chapter 5, “Using the menus”, on page 19.

vAdjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture menu.

vChange the Aspect ratio. Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV screens are usually 1.33:1, also known as 4:3. HDTV and most DVDs are 1.78:1, or 16:9. Choose the option that best fits your input source.

vSelect a Sharpness setting.

vAdjust the Color Temperature. Select a listed value, or select User and individually adjust the intensity of the red, green, and blue color.

vSelect a different Video Standard. Auto tries to determine the standard of the incoming video. Select a different standard if necessary.

vTurn overscan on to remove noise around the video image.

Customizing the projector

You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs.

vFor rear projection, turn Rear mode on in the Settings -> System menu.

vFor ceiling mounted projection, turn Ceiling mode on in the Settings -> System menu.

vSpecify which source the projector checks first for active video during

power-up.

vSpecify the function of the Effect Key on the remote.

vTurn the projector’s display messages on and off.

vTurn on power saving features.

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Contents IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide Page IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide Page Contents Page Safety Page Preface Standard AccessoriesRegistering your option Introduction Page Setting up the projector Required computer connectionsOptional computer connections Computer Displaying a computer image Adjusting the image Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first timeSetting up the projector Page Using the projector with a video device Standard video connectionsOptional video connections Displaying a video image Using the projector with a video device Page Using the keypad buttons Using the projector featuresUsing the remote control Using the audio Troubleshooting the remoteOptimizing computer images Connecting external speakersTroubleshooting audio Presentation featuresCustomizing the projector Presentation Director Optimizing video imagesTurning off the projector Power saveShutting down the projector Screen savePicture menu Using the menusAdvanced Advanced settingsUsing the menus Settings menu Using the menus Page Appendix A. Maintenance Cleaning the lensReplacing the projection lamp Using the security lock Resetting the lamp timerLED color/behavior Meaning Appendix B. Troubleshooting your setupAdvanced menu Appendix C. Specifications Page Telephone technical support Appendix D. Warranty informationWarranty period Service and supportSupport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Warranties of ANY Kind Page Governing Law Part 2 Country-unique TermsAsia Pacific Australia Hong Kong and Macau Following Terms Apply to ALL Emea Countries Following Terms Apply to the Country Specified Italy Following item is added to this paragraph Page Appendix E. European Union warranty information Page Appendix F. Notices Trademarks Electronic emission noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC statement Deutsche EMV-Direktive electromagnetische Verträglichkeit Europen Union EMC directiveUnion Européenne Directive Conformité électromagnétique Unione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad électromagnética Union Europea Normativa EMCAppendix F. Notices Page Page Part Number 31P9922