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Troubleshooting: Dell™ 2200MP Projector

No image appears on the screen

Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image

The screen does not display your presentation

Image is unstable or flickering

Image has vertical flickering bar

Image color is not correct

Image is out of focus

The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD

Image is reversed

Lamp is burned out or makes a popping sound

Self-diagnostic for video

Noise made when turning projector upside down

If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell.

No image appears on the screen

Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the projector is turned on.

Ensure the external graphics port is enabled. If you are using a Dell portable computer,

press . For other computers, consult your owner's manual.

Ensure that all the cables are securely connected as described in "Connecting the Projector."

Ensure that the pins of the connectors are not bent or broken.

Ensure that the lamp is securely installed (see "Changing the Lamp").

Run "Self-diagnostic test" (see " Self-diagnostic for video" ) for preliminary diagnostic on projection problem for video. Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct.

Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image

Press the Resync button on the remote control or the control panel.

If you are using a Dell portable computer (for other computers consult your owner's manual):

1. Set the resolution of the computer to SVGA (800 x 600):

1a) Right click on the unused portion of your Windows desktop-» Properties-» Settings tab.

1b) Verify the "Screen area" slide bar is set to 800 x 600 pixels.

2. Press .