Turning On the Projector
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1.Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s power inlet.
2.Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet. The power light on the projector’s control panel starts flashing orange and then stays orange, indicating that the projector is receiving power but not yet turned on.
3.Remove the lens cap.
4.Press the red Power button on top of the projector (or the remote control) to turn on the projector. (If you are using the remote, make sure it is turned on. See page 48 for more information.)
warning
Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children.
power button
power light
The power light flashes green as the projector warms up, and the projection lamp comes on in about 30 seconds. The power light stays green, and you may see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed. This is normal.
5.Do one of the following:
■Turn on or restart your computer. In a few moments, you should see your computer display projected.
(Windows only: If you see a New Hardware Found message saying that it has found a
Cancel.)
■If you’re projecting a video, turn on your video source and press the Play button.
40Using the Projector