Compaq IPAQ Microportable Projector MP1200 Users Guide

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Care and Maintenance
■Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. 
These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push 
objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings.
■Do not drop the projector or place it on an unstable surface.
■Do not expose the projector to rain or moisture.
■Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk 
on the cord.
■Do not allow the projector to be exposed to high...

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3. If the cloth is dirty or smears the lens, wash the cloth. If the 
cloth is still dirty after washing it or the fabric is damaged, 
replace it.
✎Do not use fabric softener when washing a cleaning cloth or 
softener sheets when drying the cloth.
ÄCAUTION: Do not store a cleaning cloth in contact with the lens for a 
long time as doing so may contaminate the lens with dye from the cloth. 
The cloth can be contaminated if left...

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Follow these steps to replace the projector lamp module:
1. Turn off the projector by pressing the 
Power/Standby button on 
the top of the projector.
2. Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes.
ÅWARNING: The lamp assembly operates at a very high temperature. To 
reduce the risk of personal injury, allow the projector to cool down for at 
least 30 minutes before opening the lamp cover. Never open the lamp...

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7. Use a coin or flathead screwdriver to remove the two screws 
from the lamp module 
4.
8. Pull the lever up 
5 and pull the lamp module straight out of 
the projector 
6.
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the lamp 
module or touch the glass bulb. The glass may shatter and cause an 
injury if it is dropped.
Reverse the previous steps to replace the lamp module.
ÅWARNING: The lamp contains < 0.125%...

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After the lamp module has been replaced, reset the lamp hours in 
the on-screen display menu to prevent the “Lamp May Fail Soon. 
Replacement Suggested” message from appearing again. To reset 
the lamp hours:
1. Be sure the projector is turned off.
2. Make sure all connections except the power cable are 
disconnected.
3. Press and hold the 
Menu button on top of the projector while 
turning the projector on.
4. Connect the...

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Solutions
Image does not appear on the 
projection screen.1. Make sure the projector is 
powered on.
2. Ensure the lens cap has been 
removed.
3. Press the 
Power/Standby button 
again.
4. Ensure that the power cable is 
securely connected.
5. Ensure the pins on the connectors 
are not crooked or broken.
6. Turn off or disable the notebook or 
desktop computer screen saver 
function.
7. Ensure the...

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Troubleshooting
Scrolling, cut-off, or incorrect 
image displayed.1. Press the Resync button.
2. Turn everything off, then power on 
the projector first and power on the 
notebook or desktop computer 
second.
3. If the above steps do not correct the 
display image, adjust the resolution 
of the notebook or desktop computer 
to 1024 x 768.
4. Access the OSD and ensure the 
Zoom mode is set to 1. For more 
information on using the OSD, refer 
to...

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Notebook computer or iPAQ 
Pocket PC screen is not displaying 
the presentation.Notebook computer:
Most notebook computers have a 
monitor loop-through or simultaneous 
viewing function. Press the 
Fn + F4 
function keys on the notebook computer 
to switch the image from the notebook 
screen to the projection screen or to 
toggle through the following three 
options:
1. LCD: Output displays only on the 
notebook screen.
2. CRT:...

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Troubleshooting
Image is out of focus. 1. Adjust the Focus Ring on the 
projection lens.
2. Make sure the projection screen is 
within the required distance (6.6 to 
32.8 feet, 2.0 to 10.0 meters) from 
the projector.
3. Check the projection lens to see if it 
needs cleaning. Follow the 
“Cleaning the Lens” procedure in 
Chapter 7 to clean the lens.
Projected colors do not match 
computer or camcorder color.1. Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, 
or...

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Only the Compaq startup screen 
displays.1. Check that the cables are connected 
securely.
2. Verify that the proper input source is 
connected.
3. Make sure your notebook 
computer’s external video port is 
activated.
A blue screen displays on the 
projection screen when a 
videocassette recorder, DVD 
player, or other video source is 
connected to the projector.1. Check the Play or TV/Video buttons 
on the video source.
2. If...