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... TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED; Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are not followed. Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; DLP and DLP logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Model S500/S500wi December 2010 Rev. WARNING: A WARNING...
... TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED; Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are not followed. Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; DLP and DLP logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Model S500/S500wi December 2010 Rev. WARNING: A WARNING...
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Contents 1 Your Dell Projector 7 About Your Projector 9 About Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) . . . . 10 2 Connecting Your Projector 12 Installing the Optional Wireless Dongle 13 Install the Cable Cover 14 Connecting to a Computer 15 Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable . . . . 15 Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables 16 Connecting a Computer Using a RS232 cable . . . 17 Connecting a Computer...
Contents 1 Your Dell Projector 7 About Your Projector 9 About Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) . . . . 10 2 Connecting Your Projector 12 Installing the Optional Wireless Dongle 13 Install the Cable Cover 14 Connecting to a Computer 15 Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable . . . . 15 Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables 16 Connecting a Computer Using a RS232 cable . . . 17 Connecting a Computer...
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...40 OSD warning messages - out of range 40 Combinations of buttons 40 Using the Wrist Strap (for S500wi only 42 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 43 Charging the Interactive Pen Battery (for S500wi only 39 OSD warning messages - Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving ...Automatic Screen 25 Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box . 26 Connecting With Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only 27 3 Using Your Projector 29 Turning Your Projector On 29 Turning Your Projector Off 29 Adjusting the Projected Image 30 Raising the Projector...
...40 OSD warning messages - out of range 40 Combinations of buttons 40 Using the Wrist Strap (for S500wi only 42 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 43 Charging the Interactive Pen Battery (for S500wi only 39 OSD warning messages - Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving ...Automatic Screen 25 Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box . 26 Connecting With Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only 27 3 Using Your Projector 29 Turning Your Projector On 29 Turning Your Projector Off 29 Adjusting the Projected Image 30 Raising the Projector...
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... 45 Charging the Interactive Pen Battery by Docking Charger 47 Operating Range with Remote Control 49 Operating Range with Interactive Pen (for S500wi only 50 Using the On-Screen Display 51 INPUT SOURCE 51 AUTO ADJUST 52 BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST 53 VIDEO MODE 53 VOLUME 54 AUDIO INPUT 54 ADVANCED SETTINGS 54 ...
... 45 Charging the Interactive Pen Battery by Docking Charger 47 Operating Range with Remote Control 49 Operating Range with Interactive Pen (for S500wi only 50 Using the On-Screen Display 51 INPUT SOURCE 51 AUTO ADJUST 52 BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST 53 VIDEO MODE 53 VOLUME 54 AUDIO INPUT 54 ADVANCED SETTINGS 54 ...
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About Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) Top View 3 4 5 Bottom View 2 1 6 7 8 1 Replaceable nib 2 Lens 3 Control buttons 4 LED indicators 5 Wrist strap holder 6 Power switch 7 Firmware upgrade connector 8 Mini USB charge connector CAUTION: Safety Instructions 1 Do not use the projector in front of ...the projector or cover its lens while the projector is an excessive amount of heat. 2 Do not use the projector near or in areas where there is on as it may cause the object to your eyes... projector is on as the heat may cause injury to melt or burn. 10 Your Dell Projector
About Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) Top View 3 4 5 Bottom View 2 1 6 7 8 1 Replaceable nib 2 Lens 3 Control buttons 4 LED indicators 5 Wrist strap holder 6 Power switch 7 Firmware upgrade connector 8 Mini USB charge connector CAUTION: Safety Instructions 1 Do not use the projector in front of ...the projector or cover its lens while the projector is an excessive amount of heat. 2 Do not use the projector near or in areas where there is on as it may cause the object to your eyes... projector is on as the heat may cause injury to melt or burn. 10 Your Dell Projector
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... pacemakers. 10 Do not use the wireless projector near medical equipment. 11 Do not use the wireless projector near microwave ovens. 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...
... pacemakers. 10 Do not use the wireless projector near medical equipment. 11 Do not use the wireless projector near microwave ovens. 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...
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... purchase it on page 10. NOTE: Wireless dongle embedded for S500wi. 1 Unscrew and take off the wireless cover. 2 Plug in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on the Dell website at www.dell.com. The wireless dongle is not shipped with a wireless dongle... if you begin any of the procedures in the wireless dongle. 3 Assemble the wireless cover. CAUTION: Before you want to "Wireless Networking Installation" on page 73. Refer to use the wireless networking option. NOTE: The S500 and S500wi...
... purchase it on page 10. NOTE: Wireless dongle embedded for S500wi. 1 Unscrew and take off the wireless cover. 2 Plug in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on the Dell website at www.dell.com. The wireless dongle is not shipped with a wireless dongle... if you begin any of the procedures in the wireless dongle. 3 Assemble the wireless cover. CAUTION: Before you want to "Wireless Networking Installation" on page 73. Refer to use the wireless networking option. NOTE: The S500 and S500wi...
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Connecting Your Projector 15 Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB-A to Mini USB-B cable NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up and Page Down features on the remote control.
Connecting Your Projector 15 Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB-A to Mini USB-B cable NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up and Page Down features on the remote control.
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Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional VGA cable can be purchased on the Dell website at www.dell.com. 16 Connecting Your Projector
Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional VGA cable can be purchased on the Dell website at www.dell.com. 16 Connecting Your Projector
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Connecting Your Projector 17 Consult a professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control software. Connecting a Computer Using a RS232 cable 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector.
Connecting Your Projector 17 Consult a professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control software. Connecting a Computer Using a RS232 cable 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector.
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Connecting a Computer Using Wireless NOTE: Your computer should be installed wireless dongle if you want to "Wireless Networking Installation" on how to detect another wireless connection. Connecting Your Projector 19 Refer to your computer's documentation on page 73. NOTE: Your projector must be equipped with a wireless connector and properly configured to configure a wireless connection. Refer to use the wireless networking.
Connecting a Computer Using Wireless NOTE: Your computer should be installed wireless dongle if you want to "Wireless Networking Installation" on how to detect another wireless connection. Connecting Your Projector 19 Refer to your computer's documentation on page 73. NOTE: Your projector must be equipped with a wireless connector and properly configured to configure a wireless connection. Refer to use the wireless networking.
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You can purchase the S-Video extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com. 20 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 S-Video cable NOTE: The S-Video cable is not shipped with your projector.
You can purchase the S-Video extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com. 20 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 S-Video cable NOTE: The S-Video cable is not shipped with your projector.
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Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 Composite Video cable NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shipped with your projector. Connecting Your Projector 21 You can purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 Composite Video cable NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shipped with your projector. Connecting Your Projector 21 You can purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
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You can purchase the VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector. Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 VGA to Component Video cable NOTE: The VGA to Component Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com. 22 Connecting Your Projector
You can purchase the VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector. Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 VGA to Component Video cable NOTE: The VGA to Component Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com. 22 Connecting Your Projector
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Connecting Your Projector 23 You can purchase the HDMI cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com. Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector.
Connecting Your Projector 23 You can purchase the HDMI cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com. Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector.
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Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen 1 Power cord 2 12 V DC Plug 3 Automatic Screen NOTE: Use a 12 V DC plug in, 1.7 mm (ID) x 4.00 mm (OD) x 9.5 mm (shaft), to connect the automatic screen to the projector. 12 V DC Plug Connecting Your Projector 25
Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen 1 Power cord 2 12 V DC Plug 3 Automatic Screen NOTE: Use a 12 V DC plug in, 1.7 mm (ID) x 4.00 mm (OD) x 9.5 mm (shaft), to connect the automatic screen to the projector. 12 V DC Plug Connecting Your Projector 25
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There are 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 optional. 4 If the...
There are 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 optional. 4 If the...
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... If you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the Source button on the remote control or control panel to the projector using the appropriate cable. The message disappears after properly shutting down as explained in the following procedure. 1 Press the Power button. Turning Your...page 36 to the projector. The cooling fans continue to operate for instructions to connect your source to select the desired source. 3 Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn off Projector" message will appear on the screen. ...
... If you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the Source button on the remote control or control panel to the projector using the appropriate cable. The message disappears after properly shutting down as explained in the following procedure. 1 Press the Power button. Turning Your...page 36 to the projector. The cooling fans continue to operate for instructions to connect your source to select the desired source. 3 Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn off Projector" message will appear on the screen. ...
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... while the projector's cooling fans are still running. Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height 1 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and use the two tilt adjustment wheels to fine-tune the display angle. 1 Tilt adjustment wheel (Angle of tilt: -3 to fine-tune the display angle. Lowering the...
... while the projector's cooling fans are still running. Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height 1 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and use the two tilt adjustment wheels to fine-tune the display angle. 1 Tilt adjustment wheel (Angle of tilt: -3 to fine-tune the display angle. Lowering the...
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... Projector 31 CAUTION: Do not spray cleaners or solvents directly on the mirror or gently wipe the mirror by using a microfiber cleaning cloth. WARNING: Cleaning a wall-mounted projector can remove the projector from the wall-mounting bracket to blow off dust on the projector. ... Cleaning the Projector's Mirror Process 1 Turn off the projector power and disconnect the power cord. 2 Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes. 3 Use air blower bulb to clean the projector's mirror. Do not scrub the surface of the mirror. Adjusting the Projector Focus 1 Rotate the focus tab until...
... Projector 31 CAUTION: Do not spray cleaners or solvents directly on the mirror or gently wipe the mirror by using a microfiber cleaning cloth. WARNING: Cleaning a wall-mounted projector can remove the projector from the wall-mounting bracket to blow off dust on the projector. ... Cleaning the Projector's Mirror Process 1 Turn off the projector power and disconnect the power cord. 2 Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes. 3 Use air blower bulb to clean the projector's mirror. Do not scrub the surface of the mirror. Adjusting the Projector Focus 1 Rotate the focus tab until...