Dell 1800MP Projector User Manual


 
Troubleshooting Your Projector 31
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Troubleshooting Your Projector
If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting
tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Problem Possible Solution
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 (Fn+F8). For other
computers, see your respective
documentation.
Ensure that all the cables are securely
connected. See
Connecting Your Projector
on page 7.
Ensure that the pins of the connectors are
not bent or broken.
Ensure that the lamp is securely installed
(see
Changing the Lamp
on page 35).
•Use
Test Pattern
in the
Preferences
menu.
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are
correct.