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Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On
NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. The Power button light blinks blue until pressed.
1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 7.
3 Press the Power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 17 to locate the Power button ).
4 Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The projector automatically detects your source.
5 The Dell logo will be displayed if no signal detected.
If the "Searching for signal..." message appears on the screen, ensure that the appropriate cables are securely connected.
If you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the Source button on the remote control or control panel to select the desired source.
Turning Your Projector Off
NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the following procedure.
To turn off the projector:
1Press the Power button .
2Press the Power button again to turn off the projector.
The projectors cooling fans are on for 90 seconds before the projector switches off completely.
3To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button while the projectors cooling fans are still running.
NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to stabilize.
Using Your Projector
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