Dell 1800MP Projector - Manual (Page 13)

Using Your Projector 13
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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). The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds.
4 Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The projector automatically
detects your source.
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.
1 Press the power button.
2 Press the power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 60 seconds.
3 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
NOTE: If you press the power button while the projector is running, the "Power
Off the Lamp?" message appears on the screen. To clear the message, press any
button on the control panel or ignore the message; the message disappears after 3
seconds.