You cannot project an image from a notebook computer.

Cause

Countermeasure

 

 

The connection cable is not con-

Check whether the connection cable is connected to the

nected correctly.

video terminal of the computer correctly (P34, 35).

 

 

The video signal type is incorrect.

Check whether the selected signal type is correct (P88, 89,

 

128).

 

 

It is not set the external monitor out-

Turn on the external monitor output on the notebook computer.

put setting on the notebook cor-

To turn on the external monitor output, press the [LCD] or

rectly.

[VGA] function key or a key with an icon for the external moni-

 

tor while holding down the [Fn] key on the keyboard of the

 

notebook computer (P43).

 

The combination of keys used to perform this operation varies

 

among computer manufacturers. For more detailed informa-

 

tion, refer to the User's Manual that came with your computer.

 

 

The displayed image is not the

Check whether the dual screen (multi-display) mode is

same as that displayed on the

selected on the notebook computer.

notebook computer.

If the dual screen mode has been selected, change it to the

 

simultaneous display mode on the notebook computer.

 

The output setting method varies among computer manufac-

 

turers. For more detailed information, refer to the User's Man-

 

ual that came with your computer.

 

 

The projector is forced to be turned off.

Cause

Countermeasure

 

 

 

 

 

 

The air intake or exhaust vent is

Check whether the air intake or exhaust vent is blocked. If the

 

 

blocked.

air intake or exhaust vent is blocked, the temperature inside

 

 

 

the projector rises and the power is automatically turned off to

 

 

 

protect the projector. Wait until the internal temperature gets

 

 

The lamp has exploded (or it is

down, and then turn on the projector without blocking the

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

Check whether the lamp has exploded.

 

 

intake and exhaust vents (P21, 38).

 

 

The air filter is dirty.

Check whether the bottom air filter is clogged with dust.

 

 

 

If the air filter is clogged, clean or replace the air filter (P117).

 

 

 

 

 

 

defective).

If the lamp has exploded, replace it. The lamp may be defec-

 

 

 

tive if it has not exploded. Check the lamp by replacing it with

 

 

 

a spare lamp if you have one (P13, 118, 119).

 

 

 

 

 

 

The operating temperature is inap-

Check whether the operating temperature is 5 to 35°C (P14).

 

 

propriate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other reasons

The projector may be damaged. Contact your dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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