Compaq IPAQ Microportable Projector MP1200 Users Guide

							Getting Started
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5Security lock slot Allows a Kensington lock to pass 
through to secure the projector
6Power connector Connects the power cable
7Composite Video 
connectorConnects VCRs
Identifying the Input/Output Panel Components (Continued)
Item Symbol Component Function
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Using the Projector
Setting Up the Projector
Follow the instructions below and on the following pages to set 
up the projector. Separate setup instructions are described for the 
following products:
■Notebook computers
■Desktop computers
■Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with VGA capability
■Monitor
The projector is hot pluggable and can be connected to any input 
source while the source is in use.
Place the projector on a stable desk, table, or ceiling mount at a 
distance not less than 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) and not greater than 
19.7 feet (6.0 meters) from the projection screen.
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:
■Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is 
an important safety feature.
■Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is 
easily accessible at all times.
■Disconnect power from the projector by unplugging the power cord 
from the electrical outlet.
■Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so 
that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull 
on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp 
the cord by the plug.
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Connecting the Projector to a Notebook 
Computer
1. Connect one end of the projector signal cable into the 
VGA-in connector on the side of the projector and the other 
end to the DVI connector 
1A or the VGA connector 1B on 
the notebook computer and tighten the screws.
✎Be sure the signal cable aligns with the connector. Do not force 
the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal cable 
or the projector.
2. Connect one end of the power cord 
2 into the side of the 
projector, and the other end to an electrical outlet that is 
easily accessible and close to the projector.
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Connecting the Projector to a Desktop Computer
1. Connect one end of the projector signal cable into the 
VGA-in connector on the side of the projector and the other 
end to the DVI connector 
1A or the VGA connector 1B on 
the desktop computer and tighten the screws.
✎Be sure the signal cable aligns with the connector. Do not force 
the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal cable 
or the projector.
2. Connect one end of the power cord 
2 into the side of the 
projector, and the other end to an electrical outlet that is 
easily accessible and close to the projector.
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Connecting the Projector to a Compaq iPAQ 
Pocket PC
To connect the projector to a Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, the 
Pocket PC must have a male connector adapter and a VGA-out 
PC Card with a 15-pin connector.
The VGA-out PC Card with the 15-pin connector is not included 
with the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC. For information on purchasing 
the optional VGA-out PC Card, contact your Compaq authorized 
dealer or reseller. To locate a reseller near you, refer to the 
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet that came with your 
projector or, to purchase directly from Compaq, refer to the 
Compaq website at 
http://www.compaq.com/products/iPAQ.
1. Connect one end of the signal cable 1 into the VGA-in 
connector on the side of the projector and connect the other 
end to the VGA-out PC Card. The VGA-out PC Card may be 
inserted into the PC slot on the Compaq Pocket PC before or 
after connecting the signal cable.
✎Be sure the signal cable aligns with the connector. Do not force 
the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal cable 
or the projector.
2. Connect one end of the power cord 
2 into the side of the 
projector, and the other end to an electrical outlet that is 
easily accessible and close to the projector.
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Connecting a Monitor
1. Connect the monitor cable 1 to the VGA-out connector on 
the side of the projector.
2. Connect one end of the power cord 
2 into the side of the 
projector, and the other end to an electrical outlet that is 
easily accessible and close to the projector.
Powering On the Projector
1. Make sure the power cord and signal cable are securely 
connected.
✎Make sure the projector is perpendicular to the projection screen.
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2. Remove the lens cap 1 from the projector by pressing in 
on the tabs on either side of the lens cap and pulling it 
straight out.
3. Press the 
Power/Standby button 2 on the top of the projector 
and allow the projector to warm up for one to two minutes.
When the projector has warmed up, the Compaq startup 
screen displays and the LED on the 
Power/Standby button 2 
turns green.
4. Power on your source (computer, Pocket PC, VCR, etc.) and 
launch the software application being used to display images 
on the projection screen. If applicable, press the Function key 
on the computer designated for external display.
If there is a long delay between the time the startup screen 
displays and the time the software application is launched, 
the lamp may shut off and the projector will automatically go 
into standby mode. If this happens, press the 
Power/Standby 
button 
2 to power on the lamp.
When the startup screen disappears, the video from the 
attached computer displays. If there is no incoming video, the 
“No Source Found. Please Check Signal Cable” message will 
display on the projection screen.
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Using Auto Power-On
The projector can be set to turn on automatically whenever a valid 
signal is detected from an input source. This feature is disabled 
for shipping. To enable it, use the Input Source Select menu item 
in the On-Screen Display menu. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the 
On-Screen Display Menu,” for more information.
Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the Power/Standby button 1 to turn off the 
projector lamp.
The message “Going to Standby” displays and the LED on 
the 
Power/Standby button blinks amber.
ÄCAUTION: Wait until you see a steady amber LED (approximately 
45 seconds) before turning the projector back on. Failure to follow this 
caution can result in damage to the projector.
2. Once the Power/Standby LED has turned steady amber, 
disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the 
projector 
2.
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Adjusting the Projected Image
There are three ways to adjust the projected image:
■Adjusting the projector height
■Adjusting the image size
■Adjusting the projector focus
Adjusting the Projector Height
The projector has a built-in elevator foot that can raise the 
projector approximately 1 inch (2.54 cm).
To adjust the height:
1. Raise the projector to the desired display angle, then press the 
elevator button 
1 to release the elevator foot 2.
2. To lower the display angle, press the elevator button again 
and press down on the projector to lower it.
ÄCAUTION: Failure to press the elevator button before adjusting the 
elevator foot can result in damage to the elevator mechanism.
3. Turn the screw on the rear foot 3 to raise and lower the back 
side of the projector for balance.
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The projector is capable of correcting for keystone (trapezoidal) 
distortion caused when the projector is tilted upward or 
downward from its normal horizontal position. This feature 
corrects keystoning by making the width of the top and bottom 
of the screen the same. Access this feature using the Image 
Control selection of the on-screen display (OSD) menu. Refer to 
Chapter 3, “Using the On-Screen Display Menu,” for more 
information. The keystone effect can be corrected when the 
projector is tilted up or down up to 20 degrees.
Adjusting the Image Size
The projector zoom feature is capable of increasing the image 
size up to 30%. To increase or decrease the image size, turn the 
projector zoom ring left or right.
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