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PowerLite 1810p/1815p
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The projector beeps once and the
Power light flashes green
as the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear.
When the
Power light stops flashing and remains green, the
projector is ready for use.
4. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 9.
Warning:
Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your
eyes and is especially dangerous for children.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The
projector starts up automatically when you plug it in or turn it
on with a wall switch. You don’t have to press the P
Power
button.
Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On:
1. Press the
Menu button on the remote control or projector
and select the
Extended menu.
2. Choose
Operation and press Enter.
3. Choose
Direct Power On and press Enter.
4. Highlight
On and press Enter.
5. Press
Menu to exit. The setting will take effect the next time
you plug in the projector.
Note: If a power outage occurs when Direct Power On is enabled
and the projector is plugged in, the projector will start when the
power is restored.
Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it
off, you can press the P
Power button, unplug it, or turn off a
power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t
have to wait for the projector to cool off first.
1. To turn off the projector, press the P
Power button on the
remote control or projector. You see a confirmation message.
If you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button.
2. Press the P
Power button again. The projection lamp turns
off and you can unplug the power cord.
If you want to turn the projector on again, make sure the
orange
Power light is not flashing, then press the PPower
button.
Note: Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of
the projector. Lamp life results vary depending on the mode selected,
environmental conditions, and usage.
Sleep Mode
You can set the projector to automatically turn off the lamp and
enter “sleep mode” when it has not received any signals for up
to 30 minutes. This conserves electricity, cools the projector,
and extends the life of the lamp. You can enable sleep mode in
the Extended menu under
Operation. If you are done using the
projector, unplug the power cord. If you want to start
projecting again, press the P
Power button.
Troubleshooting Display Problems
You Can’t Project an Image
If you don’t see the image you are trying to project, try the
following:
❏ Make sure the cables are connected correctly.
❏ Make sure the
Power light is green and not flashing and the
A/V mute slide (lens cover) is open.
❏ If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video
source, you may need to press the
Source Search button on
the projector’s control panel or
Search button on the
remote control to select the correct source. (Allow a few
seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the
button.)
❏ If you’re using a PC notebook, see below.
The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the
Same Image
If you’re projecting from a notebook, and you can’t see your
image on the projection screen and on your computer at the
same time, follow these guidelines:
If you’re using a PC notebook:
❏ On most systems, there’s a function key that lets you toggle
between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on
both at the same time. It may be labeled
CRT/LCD or have
an icon such as . You may have to hold down the
Fn
key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for the projector to
sync up after changing the setting.
❏ If the function key doesn’t permit you to display
simultaneously on both screens, you should check your
monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the
external monitor port are enabled.