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... wall mount the projector by a qualified technician. • Recommended Projector Wall Mount Kit (P/N: N4MYM). For more information, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your projector. • The S500/S500wi projector can only be installed by yourself. It should be used indoors.
... wall mount the projector by a qualified technician. • Recommended Projector Wall Mount Kit (P/N: N4MYM). For more information, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your projector. • The S500/S500wi projector can only be installed by yourself. It should be used indoors.
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NOTE: 1 Interactivity is supported only in the following input modes: VGA and HDMI from a PC, and Wireless Display, USB Display, and LAN Display. 2 To enable Interactive Pen, the 2nd ... three options available for your computer and projector connections: a use a Mini USB cable b use a LAN cable (need to install the Dell Wireless Application Software) c use WLAN (need to install the Dell Wireless Application Software) If you use a LAN or WLAN connection, ensure that Wireless/LAN is turned on first. 3 Automation Screen is...
NOTE: 1 Interactivity is supported only in the following input modes: VGA and HDMI from a PC, and Wireless Display, USB Display, and LAN Display. 2 To enable Interactive Pen, the 2nd ... three options available for your computer and projector connections: a use a Mini USB cable b use a LAN cable (need to install the Dell Wireless Application Software) c use WLAN (need to install the Dell Wireless Application Software) If you use a LAN or WLAN connection, ensure that Wireless/LAN is turned on first. 3 Automation Screen is...
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... a mouse. Allow you use Function to charge. At this condition, the pen can still work about 1~2 hours. • The pen will act as Undo, if supported by the software. Combinations of range: • The pen doesn't point toward the screen. • The pen is too far away from the screen. •...
... a mouse. Allow you use Function to charge. At this condition, the pen can still work about 1~2 hours. • The pen will act as Undo, if supported by the software. Combinations of range: • The pen doesn't point toward the screen. • The pen is too far away from the screen. •...
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NOTE: Interactive pen cannot support Windows Mouse property function "Switch primary and secondary buttons". Using Your Projector 41 • When Toggle is selected in the Set Function menu, press the Function button to select Normal/Draw/Stable mode.
NOTE: Interactive pen cannot support Windows Mouse property function "Switch primary and secondary buttons". Using Your Projector 41 • When Toggle is selected in the Set Function menu, press the Function button to select Normal/Draw/Stable mode.
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Operating Range with Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) Distance Angle Operating range Angle Distance 0° 9 m/29.53 feet 20° 7 m/22.97 feet 45° 5 m/16.4 feet Angle Distance NOTE: • Projector is at 2000 lm brightness, with 100 inches image size, and in Bright mode. • Can support multiple pens (up to 10 pens) connecting to one projector but the pens cannot be used simultaneously. • Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. • The projector brightness decay will affect the operating range of the pen. 50 Using Your Projector
Operating Range with Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) Distance Angle Operating range Angle Distance 0° 9 m/29.53 feet 20° 7 m/22.97 feet 45° 5 m/16.4 feet Angle Distance NOTE: • Projector is at 2000 lm brightness, with 100 inches image size, and in Bright mode. • Can support multiple pens (up to 10 pens) connecting to one projector but the pens cannot be used simultaneously. • Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. • The projector brightness decay will affect the operating range of the pen. 50 Using Your Projector
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... you want to create a 3D experience, you may need a few other components including: a Computer/Laptop with graphics card, capable of the inputs mentioned above. 4. 3D support and refresh rate are as below -mentioned conditions: a Computer/Laptop with a 120 Hz signal output quad-buffered graphics card. d 3D Player. (Example: Stereoscopic Player...) 2. b "Active...
... you want to create a 3D experience, you may need a few other components including: a Computer/Laptop with graphics card, capable of the inputs mentioned above. 4. 3D support and refresh rate are as below -mentioned conditions: a Computer/Laptop with a 120 Hz signal output quad-buffered graphics card. d 3D Player. (Example: Stereoscopic Player...) 2. b "Active...
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..." selection will only be enabled in the "Display Settings of the Advanced Settings" menu when the projector detects either of the inputs mentioned above. 4. 3D support and refresh rate are as below -mentioned conditions: a Computer/Laptop with graphics card, capable of the below : a VGA/HDMI 1280 x 720 120 Hz, 1024 x 768...
..." selection will only be enabled in the "Display Settings of the Advanced Settings" menu when the projector detects either of the inputs mentioned above. 4. 3D support and refresh rate are as below -mentioned conditions: a Computer/Laptop with graphics card, capable of the below : a VGA/HDMI 1280 x 720 120 Hz, 1024 x 768...
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... writing on page 27. 2. CHANNEL-Allows you to use the Interactive Pen like a mouse, i.e., for left button is best for S500wi only)" on the screen. •Stable - This mode is supported only in the following options: POINTER MOTION-Allows you to activate Pen settings. Channel is connected. The Pen settings menu provides...
... writing on page 27. 2. CHANNEL-Allows you to use the Interactive Pen like a mouse, i.e., for left button is best for S500wi only)" on the screen. •Stable - This mode is supported only in the following options: POINTER MOTION-Allows you to activate Pen settings. Channel is connected. The Pen settings menu provides...
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... III-800 MHz (or greater) b 256 MB of RAM required, 512 MB or more recommended c 10 MB of available hard-disk space d Super VGA supporting 800 x 600 16-bit high color or higher-resolution display recommended (computer and display) e Ethernet adapter (10 / 100 bps) for an Ethernet connection... f A supported WLAN adapter for a WLAN connection (any NDIS-compliant 802.11b or 802.11g or 802.11n Wi-Fi device) Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or ...
... III-800 MHz (or greater) b 256 MB of RAM required, 512 MB or more recommended c 10 MB of available hard-disk space d Super VGA supporting 800 x 600 16-bit high color or higher-resolution display recommended (computer and display) e Ethernet adapter (10 / 100 bps) for an Ethernet connection... f A supported WLAN adapter for a WLAN connection (any NDIS-compliant 802.11b or 802.11g or 802.11n Wi-Fi device) Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or ...
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...bit (recommended), Windows® Vista 32-bit, and Windows® 7 Home or Professional 32-bit or 64-bit - Lite" from Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. 3 On INPUT SOURCE menu, select Multuple Display and then select USB Viewer on page 62. See "INPUT SOURCE MULTIPLE DISPLAY" on... page 86 • You can convert your projector. Presentation to Go (PtG) Installation Minimum system requirements to install PtG are the same for the S500 and S500wi...
...bit (recommended), Windows® Vista 32-bit, and Windows® 7 Home or Professional 32-bit or 64-bit - Lite" from Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. 3 On INPUT SOURCE menu, select Multuple Display and then select USB Viewer on page 62. See "INPUT SOURCE MULTIPLE DISPLAY" on... page 86 • You can convert your projector. Presentation to Go (PtG) Installation Minimum system requirements to install PtG are the same for the S500 and S500wi...
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Buttons Introduction Use the up , down and left buttons will not function. Using Your Projector 85 Photo Overview NOTE: Supports 14 languages of photo files name format (Languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, and Traditional Chinese). ...
Buttons Introduction Use the up , down and left buttons will not function. Using Your Projector 85 Photo Overview NOTE: Supports 14 languages of photo files name format (Languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, and Traditional Chinese). ...
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NOTE: 1 If your computer does not have MS PowerPoint installed, file convert will fail. 2 PtG converter only supports up to 20 pages. 3 PtG converter only supports conversion of .ppt files to select the storage location and then press OK. Using Your Projector 87 3 Click Browse button to .PtG files.
NOTE: 1 If your computer does not have MS PowerPoint installed, file convert will fail. 2 PtG converter only supports up to 20 pages. 3 PtG converter only supports conversion of .ppt files to select the storage location and then press OK. Using Your Projector 87 3 Click Browse button to .PtG files.
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... notified by your network administrator or MIS. Click the E-mail Alert Test button to the save settings. When any of the email. It does not support encryption and authentication (SSL or TLS). Click the Save button to test the e-mail alert settings. NOTE: E-mail alert is designed to the recipients (To...
... notified by your network administrator or MIS. Click the E-mail Alert Test button to the save settings. When any of the email. It does not support encryption and authentication (SSL or TLS). Click the Save button to test the e-mail alert settings. NOTE: E-mail alert is designed to the recipients (To...
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... on the screen Possible Solution • Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct. 108 Troubleshooting Your Projector For Dell computers, see the following troubleshooting tips. If images are not displayed properly, please upgrade the video driver of the Advanced Settings ... bent or broken. • Ensure that the lamp is enabled. 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector If you experience problems with your projector, see support.dell.com. • Ensure that all the cables are securely connected. Problem No image appears on the INPUT SOURCE menu. • Ensure the...
... on the screen Possible Solution • Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct. 108 Troubleshooting Your Projector For Dell computers, see the following troubleshooting tips. If images are not displayed properly, please upgrade the video driver of the Advanced Settings ... bent or broken. • Ensure that the lamp is enabled. 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector If you experience problems with your projector, see support.dell.com. • Ensure that all the cables are securely connected. Problem No image appears on the INPUT SOURCE menu. • Ensure the...
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If images are using a Dell™ portable computer, set the signal type to WXGA (1280 x 800): a Right-click the unused portion of the test pattern are not using a portable computer, ... select Settings tab. The screen does not display If you experience difficulty in the Projector Settings of the Advanced Settings menu. If you are using a Dell™ portable computer, see support.dell.com. For a Dell computer, see your documentation.
If images are using a Dell™ portable computer, set the signal type to WXGA (1280 x 800): a Right-click the unused portion of the test pattern are not using a portable computer, ... select Settings tab. The screen does not display If you experience difficulty in the Projector Settings of the Advanced Settings menu. If you are using a Dell™ portable computer, see support.dell.com. For a Dell computer, see your documentation.
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... if the Connection option is set correctly. (Menu -> Advanced Settings -> Interactive Settings -> Connection) • When using Wireless or LAN connection, check if Dell Wireless Application Software is connected. (Only support full screen mode output). • Check if Photo sensor is facing towards the screen. • Push any key to wake up (except...
... if the Connection option is set correctly. (Menu -> Advanced Settings -> Interactive Settings -> Connection) • When using Wireless or LAN connection, check if Dell Wireless Application Software is connected. (Only support full screen mode output). • Check if Photo sensor is facing towards the screen. • Push any key to wake up (except...
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Cannot use the Pen in 3D source. Wireless USB function is not supported. a The 3D source is not supported. Composite Video or S-Video source is worn out, replace with a new Nib. If the Nib is not supported. Troubleshooting Your Projector 113 Check if there is not supported. b Output signal of 120 Hz is a PC (VGA, HDMI, Wireless and LAN source) input source. Cannot use Nib When using USB Display, can Wireless USB function be used? Cannot select Interactive Cannot use the Pen in Composite Video or S-Video source.
Cannot use the Pen in 3D source. Wireless USB function is not supported. a The 3D source is not supported. Composite Video or S-Video source is worn out, replace with a new Nib. If the Nib is not supported. Troubleshooting Your Projector 113 Check if there is not supported. b Output signal of 120 Hz is a PC (VGA, HDMI, Wireless and LAN source) input source. Cannot use Nib When using USB Display, can Wireless USB function be used? Cannot select Interactive Cannot use the Pen in Composite Video or S-Video source.
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...through . Composite Video input: One Yellow RCA jack for RS232 communication. USB (type B) port: One mini USB slave for remote support and Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) and One USB connector for analog RGB/Component input signals. Variable audio output: One 3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack (Green).... C14 inlet) VGA input: Two 15-pin D-sub connectors (Blue), VGA-A and VGA-B, for supporting USB Display. VGA output: One 15-pin ...
...through . Composite Video input: One Yellow RCA jack for RS232 communication. USB (type B) port: One mini USB slave for remote support and Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) and One USB connector for analog RGB/Component input signals. Variable audio output: One 3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack (Green).... C14 inlet) VGA input: Two 15-pin D-sub connectors (Blue), VGA-A and VGA-B, for supporting USB Display. VGA output: One 15-pin ...
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... a projector in eco mode) NOTE: The lamp life rating for any way. OS environment: Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, MAC OS X Support: Presentation slides and projector control. Allow four presentation slides to be projected on screen. Specifications 121 Allow connection up to 3000 hours in stressful... the specified lamp. Lamp life is optional). Wireless Dongle Lamp Wireless Standard: IEEE802.11b/g/n Wireless: One WiFi USB (type A) connector for supporting wireless dongle (Embedded WiFi, USB interface, S500 is defined as the time it takes for more than 50 percent of a lamp sample population...
... a projector in eco mode) NOTE: The lamp life rating for any way. OS environment: Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, MAC OS X Support: Presentation slides and projector control. Allow four presentation slides to be projected on screen. Specifications 121 Allow connection up to 3000 hours in stressful... the specified lamp. Lamp life is optional). Wireless Dongle Lamp Wireless Standard: IEEE802.11b/g/n Wireless: One WiFi USB (type A) connector for supporting wireless dongle (Embedded WiFi, USB interface, S500 is defined as the time it takes for more than 50 percent of a lamp sample population...
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RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings Connection settings Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Value 19,200 8 None 1 • Command types To pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings. • Control command Syntax (From PC to Projector) [H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND] • Example: Power ON Command (Send low byte firstly) --> 0xBE, 0xEF, 0x10, 0x05, 0x00, 0xC6, 0xFF, 0x11, 0x11, 0x01, 0x00, 0x01 • Control Commands List To view the latest RS232 code, go to the Dell Support site at: Support.dell.com. 122 Specifications
RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings Connection settings Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Value 19,200 8 None 1 • Command types To pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings. • Control command Syntax (From PC to Projector) [H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND] • Example: Power ON Command (Send low byte firstly) --> 0xBE, 0xEF, 0x10, 0x05, 0x00, 0xC6, 0xFF, 0x11, 0x11, 0x01, 0x00, 0x01 • Control Commands List To view the latest RS232 code, go to the Dell Support site at: Support.dell.com. 122 Specifications