Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 1
...approvals and certifications, is based upon statements provided to Dell by the manufacturer and has not been independently verified or tested by Dell. Safety Instructions About Your Projector Installation Using Your Projector Troubleshooting Specifications Regulatory Notices Contacting Dell Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE ... NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights reserved. Dell™ 3100MP Projector User's Guide The information below is provided by the supplier of the referenced device without independent verification by...
...approvals and certifications, is based upon statements provided to Dell by the manufacturer and has not been independently verified or tested by Dell. Safety Instructions About Your Projector Installation Using Your Projector Troubleshooting Specifications Regulatory Notices Contacting Dell Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE ... NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights reserved. Dell™ 3100MP Projector User's Guide The information below is provided by the supplier of the referenced device without independent verification by...
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 2
.... Do not look directly into the laser light, and do not expose the projector to rain or moisture. Turn off the projector. Back to Contents Page Safety Instructions: Dell™ 3100MP Projector CAUTION Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your projector from potential damage and to ensure your eyes. Do not attempt to excessive...
.... Do not look directly into the laser light, and do not expose the projector to rain or moisture. Turn off the projector. Back to Contents Page Safety Instructions: Dell™ 3100MP Projector CAUTION Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your projector from potential damage and to ensure your eyes. Do not attempt to excessive...
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 3
Back to Contents Page About Your Projector: Dell™ 3100MP Projector Features Equipment Panel Control Main Unit Connection Ports Remote Control With Mouse Function and Laser Pointer Features Single chip 0.7" Texas Instruments DLP™ technology True ...-definition TV compatibility User-friendly, multilanguage on-screen display (OSD) Advanced electronic keystone correction User-friendly control panel with backlight Carrying case included Equipment Your projector comes with all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Ensure that you have all the items shown below.
Back to Contents Page About Your Projector: Dell™ 3100MP Projector Features Equipment Panel Control Main Unit Connection Ports Remote Control With Mouse Function and Laser Pointer Features Single chip 0.7" Texas Instruments DLP™ technology True ...-definition TV compatibility User-friendly, multilanguage on-screen display (OSD) Advanced electronic keystone correction User-friendly control panel with backlight Carrying case included Equipment Your projector comes with all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Ensure that you have all the items shown below.
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 4
DVI-I signal cable for HDTV/component remote mouse Y-cable remote control with mouse function and laser pointer batteries (2) Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide Dell 3100MP Projector Quick Start Card Dell 3100MP Projector Safety and Warranty Guide Panel Control carrying case mini pin to mini pin cable 1 temperature warning light 2 four directional keys 3 power button 4 lamp warning light 5 Menu
DVI-I signal cable for HDTV/component remote mouse Y-cable remote control with mouse function and laser pointer batteries (2) Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide Dell 3100MP Projector Quick Start Card Dell 3100MP Projector Safety and Warranty Guide Panel Control carrying case mini pin to mini pin cable 1 temperature warning light 2 four directional keys 3 power button 4 lamp warning light 5 Menu
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 7
CAUTION: The remote control has a Class II laser that emits radiation. Do not dispose of injury to the eyes, do not look directly into the laser light on the remote control and do not point the laser light into anyone's eyes. Contact your Dell 3100MP Projector Quick Start Card. Back to replace the batteries, see your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site. To reduce the risk of used batteries along with household waste. If you need to Contents Page Battery Disposal: Your projector remote control uses zinc-manganese batteries.
CAUTION: The remote control has a Class II laser that emits radiation. Do not dispose of injury to the eyes, do not look directly into the laser light on the remote control and do not point the laser light into anyone's eyes. Contact your Dell 3100MP Projector Quick Start Card. Back to replace the batteries, see your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site. To reduce the risk of used batteries along with household waste. If you need to Contents Page Battery Disposal: Your projector remote control uses zinc-manganese batteries.
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 8
.... After approximately 5 seconds, the startup screen appears, and the LAMP light blinks orange. The projector automatically detects your source (computer, notebook, VCR, and so on the projector. If you turn on ). After 20 seconds, the LAMP light stops blinking orange. 4. The...1. If the No Signal - Turn on your source. Back to Contents Page Installation: Dell™ 3100MP Projector Connecting the Projector Powering On/Off the Projector Adjusting the Projected Image Changing the Lamp Connecting the Projector 1 power cord 2 USB 3 remote mouse Y-cable 4 D-sub to DVI-I cable ...
.... After approximately 5 seconds, the startup screen appears, and the LAMP light blinks orange. The projector automatically detects your source (computer, notebook, VCR, and so on the projector. If you turn on ). After 20 seconds, the LAMP light stops blinking orange. 4. The...1. If the No Signal - Turn on your source. Back to Contents Page Installation: Dell™ 3100MP Projector Connecting the Projector Powering On/Off the Projector Adjusting the Projected Image Changing the Lamp Connecting the Projector 1 power cord 2 USB 3 remote mouse Y-cable 4 D-sub to DVI-I cable ...
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 9
..., and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. To lower the projector: 1. Press the power button again. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6. Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Height To raise the projector: 1. Try turning the display on the panel control or ignore the message; If you press...
..., and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. To lower the projector: 1. Press the power button again. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6. Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Height To raise the projector: 1. Try turning the display on the panel control or ignore the message; If you press...
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 10
The projector focuses at distances from 3.3 ft to 39.4 ft (1 m to zoom in its carrying case. 1. Rotate the zoom ring to 12 m). Rotate the focus ring until the image is fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the projector in and out. 2. 1 elevator button 2 elevator foot 3 tilt adjustment wheel Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens is clear.
The projector focuses at distances from 3.3 ft to 39.4 ft (1 m to zoom in its carrying case. 1. Rotate the zoom ring to 12 m). Rotate the focus ring until the image is fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the projector in and out. 2. 1 elevator button 2 elevator foot 3 tilt adjustment wheel Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens is clear.
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 12
Reverse steps 1 through 5 to Dell. Reset the lamp by its metal handle. 6. CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot with use until the projector has been allowed to replace the lamp after use . Otherwise, contact your local waste disposal agency for at least 30 minutes. Changing the Lamp Replace ...: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at least 30 minutes. 3. message on the screen by carefully following these instructions. Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord. 2. Do not attempt to cool down for the address of the bulb or the lamp glass. The bulb may fail...
Reverse steps 1 through 5 to Dell. Reset the lamp by its metal handle. 6. CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot with use until the projector has been allowed to replace the lamp after use . Otherwise, contact your local waste disposal agency for at least 30 minutes. Changing the Lamp Replace ...: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at least 30 minutes. 3. message on the screen by carefully following these instructions. Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord. 2. Do not attempt to cool down for the address of the bulb or the lamp glass. The bulb may fail...
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 13
.... Mute Press to activate the OSD. Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (± 16 degrees) Enter To confirm your selection, press while the OSD is closed: The R-Sync button functions as the right mouse ... menu tabs. R-Sync will not operate if the OSD is displayed. Source Press to Contents Page Using Your Projector: Dell™ 3100MP Projector Panel Control Remote Control On-Screen Display Panel Control Power See "Powering On/Off the Projector." Back to choose RGB, Digital RGB, S-video, and composite sources. Volume + / Increases/decreases...
.... Mute Press to activate the OSD. Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (± 16 degrees) Enter To confirm your selection, press while the OSD is closed: The R-Sync button functions as the right mouse ... menu tabs. R-Sync will not operate if the OSD is displayed. Source Press to Contents Page Using Your Projector: Dell™ 3100MP Projector Panel Control Remote Control On-Screen Display Panel Control Power See "Powering On/Off the Projector." Back to choose RGB, Digital RGB, S-video, and composite sources. Volume + / Increases/decreases...
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 14
... pad to the input source. The Enter button functions as the right mouse button. The mouse function is open , the R-Sync button synchronizes the projector to navigate through the OSD. Menu Press the Menu button to page up. Use the directional pad and Enter button to page down. If the... remote control cover is enabled using the remote mouse Y-cable connection between your computer and the projector. If the remote control cover is closed . Page Up Press the PU button to activate the OSD. Source Press the Source button to activate...
... pad to the input source. The Enter button functions as the right mouse button. The mouse function is open , the R-Sync button synchronizes the projector to navigate through the OSD. Menu Press the Menu button to page up. Use the directional pad and Enter button to page down. If the... remote control cover is enabled using the remote mouse Y-cable connection between your computer and the projector. If the remote control cover is closed . Page Up Press the PU button to activate the OSD. Source Press the Source button to activate...
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 15
... a tab, press . Press the Out button to resume video motion. Press or to make a selection and adjust the settings by tilting the projector. (± 16 degrees) Enter Activates the left mouse button when the remote control cover is on the screen. When an item is a computer..., the OSD shows the computer OSD. Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by pressing the color of settings. or . The projector automatically detects the source. Press the button again to reduce the zoomed image. If the source is selected, Example: Brightness--> Color Temp.--> Zoom...
... a tab, press . Press the Out button to resume video motion. Press or to make a selection and adjust the settings by tilting the projector. (± 16 degrees) Enter Activates the left mouse button when the remote control cover is on the screen. When an item is a computer..., the OSD shows the computer OSD. Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by pressing the color of settings. or . The projector automatically detects the source. Press the button again to reduce the zoomed image. If the source is selected, Example: Brightness--> Color Temp.--> Zoom...
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 16
... colder; Zoom Press Press to digitally magnify an image up to reduce the zoomed image. Keystone (Keystone Correction) Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (± 16 degrees) Press to darken the image. Image-I (Computer Mode) Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image. with the lower temperature, the screen looks...
... colder; Zoom Press Press to digitally magnify an image up to reduce the zoomed image. Keystone (Keystone Correction) Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (± 16 degrees) Press to darken the image. Image-I (Computer Mode) Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image. with the lower temperature, the screen looks...
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 19
... Image-II settings. Audio Volume Press Press to its factory default settings. Image-II (Video Mode) Keystone Correction Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (± 16 degrees) 16 : 9 / 4 : 3 Select this function to fit your audio source. Treble Controls the higher frequencies of your desired aspect ratio type...
... Image-II settings. Audio Volume Press Press to its factory default settings. Image-II (Video Mode) Keystone Correction Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (± 16 degrees) 16 : 9 / 4 : 3 Select this function to fit your audio source. Treble Controls the higher frequencies of your desired aspect ratio type...
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 20
Language Press or to select the language you can project from behind a translucent screen. Front-Ceiling Rear-Desktop The projector reverses the image so you prefer. to decrease the bass. Stereo : Stereo sound effect. Press Press to increase the treble. Language Mute Select the left ...
Language Press or to select the language you can project from behind a translucent screen. Front-Ceiling Rear-Desktop The projector reverses the image so you prefer. to decrease the bass. Stereo : Stereo sound effect. Press Press to increase the treble. Language Mute Select the left ...
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 21
Replacement suggested! Back to accept the new lamp. The projector turns the image upside down . message appears on the screen 30 hours before the end of lamp life. Select...the left Lamp Reset icon (light bulb and arrow under the icon), and press the Enter button to Contents Page Rear-Ceiling The projector simultaneously reverses and turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. Signal Type Select signal type from behind a translucent screen with... from RGB, HDTV, and component video sources. Use this function only after a new lamp is installed in the projector.
Replacement suggested! Back to accept the new lamp. The projector turns the image upside down . message appears on the screen 30 hours before the end of lamp life. Select...the left Lamp Reset icon (light bulb and arrow under the icon), and press the Enter button to Contents Page Rear-Ceiling The projector simultaneously reverses and turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. Signal Type Select signal type from behind a translucent screen with... from RGB, HDTV, and component video sources. Use this function only after a new lamp is installed in the projector.
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 22
... on the remote control or the panel control. Ensure that the lamp is set higher than or equal to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ 3100MP Projector No image appears on . Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image Press the R-Sync button on the screen If you need in...you are not bent or broken. Open the Control Panel, and then double click Display. 2. Press . Click the Settings tab. 3. If the projector still does not display the image correctly, change the monitor display: Follow steps 1 and 2. Then click Standard monitor types in the Models box. ...
... on the remote control or the panel control. Ensure that the lamp is set higher than or equal to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ 3100MP Projector No image appears on . Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image Press the R-Sync button on the screen If you need in...you are not bent or broken. Open the Control Panel, and then double click Display. 2. Press . Click the Settings tab. 3. If the projector still does not display the image correctly, change the monitor display: Follow steps 1 and 2. Then click Standard monitor types in the Models box. ...
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 23
...is within the required distance from the OSD. Image has vertical flickering bar Adjust the frequency in the OSD Image-II tab. If the projector is unstable or flickering Adjust the tracking in the OSD Image-II tab. To replace the lamp, see "Changing the Lamp". Check and...burn out and may make a loud popping sound. The screen is reversed Select Management from the projector (3.3ft [1m] to full screen with the projector. Image is outstretched when displaying 16:9 DVD The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio by digitization to 39.4ft [12m]). ...
...is within the required distance from the OSD. Image has vertical flickering bar Adjust the frequency in the OSD Image-II tab. If the projector is unstable or flickering Adjust the tracking in the OSD Image-II tab. To replace the lamp, see "Changing the Lamp". Check and...burn out and may make a loud popping sound. The screen is reversed Select Management from the projector (3.3ft [1m] to full screen with the projector. Image is outstretched when displaying 16:9 DVD The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio by digitization to 39.4ft [12m]). ...
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 24
...) 2.0 x 6.9 x 8.9 inches (52 x 176 x 225 mm) operating temperature: 10oC-40oC (50oF-104oF) humidity: 80% maximum storage temperature: -20oC to 60oC (-4oF to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ 3100MP Projector Light Valve Contrast Ratio Lamp Number of Pixels Displayable Color Projection Lens Projection Screen Size Projection Distance Video Compatibility H. Back to 140oF) humidity: 80% maximum...
...) 2.0 x 6.9 x 8.9 inches (52 x 176 x 225 mm) operating temperature: 10oC-40oC (50oF-104oF) humidity: 80% maximum storage temperature: -20oC to 60oC (-4oF to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ 3100MP Projector Light Valve Contrast Ratio Lamp Number of Pixels Displayable Color Projection Lens Projection Screen Size Projection Distance Video Compatibility H. Back to 140oF) humidity: 80% maximum...
Content: Dell 3100MP Projector User's Guide
Page 26
... different from that may cause undesired operation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. FCC Declaration of Conformity According to Contents Page Regulatory Notices: Dell™ 3100MP Projector Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. These limits are met. 1. This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference. Back to 47 CFR...
... different from that may cause undesired operation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. FCC Declaration of Conformity According to Contents Page Regulatory Notices: Dell™ 3100MP Projector Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. These limits are met. 1. This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference. Back to 47 CFR...