Solving Picture Problems
You cannot turn on the projector.
■Make sure the power cord is connected, then wait a moment for the P power light to turn orange before pressing the Power button.
■If you’ve set the Key Lock, the control panel buttons are disabled; you must use the remote control to turn on the projector (see page 25).
■If you’ve set the Child Lock, use the remote control or press and hold the Power button on the projector for at least 3 seconds to turn it on (see page 25).
No picture appears on the screen or you see the message No Signal displayed.
■Press the Source button on the projector or one of the Source buttons on the remote control to select the correct input source. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button.
■Press the Blank button on the remote control to make sure the picture hasn’t been turned off temporarily.
■Check that the P power light is green, not flashing, and the lens cover is off.
■The projector may be in standby (or sleep) mode. If the P power light is orange, press the Power button to turn the projector back on.
■Make sure your video equipment is turned on.
■Make sure your cable(s) are connected correctly (see page 15).
You’re using a computer and no picture appears on the screen.
If you’re using a PC:
■Press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It’s often labeled with
an icon such as 
, but it may also be labeled CRT/LCD. You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it. Check your laptop’s manual or online help.
On most systems, the 
key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it.
■If the function key doesn’t let you display simultaneously on both screens, you might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled. From the Control Panel, open the Display
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