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■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 
temperatures.
■Do not open the projector or attempt to service this product 
for any reason other than to replace the lamp module. Adjust 
only those controls that are covered by the operating 
instructions. If the projector is not operating properly or has 
been dropped or damaged, contact your Compaq authorized 
dealer, reseller, or service provider.
Cleaning the Lens
To minimize the risk of damaging or scratching the lens surface, 
follow this cleaning procedure. First, remove any dust particles 
from the lens by blowing them off with clean, dry, deionized air. 
However, this may not be a convenient method, and an alternate 
method is described below.
ÄCAUTION: Do not spray any type of fluid or cleaner directly on the lens 
surface.
1. Spray a clean cloth with a cleaner recommended for cleaning 
camera lenses.
2. Wipe the lens in a single direction with the cloth. Do not wipe 
back and forth across the lens surface.
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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 in the open air.
Replacing the Projector Lamp Module
ÅWARNING: When the lamp reaches its end of life, it may pop or 
rupture. To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when removing 
the lamp cover as broken glass may be present. Never open the lamp 
cover while the projector is operating or when the lamp is hot.
The projector will alert you when the lamp approaches its failure 
mode or end of life. When the message “Lamp May Fail Soon. 
Replacement Suggested” displays on the projection screen, you 
should change the lamp as soon as possible. Contact your local 
Compaq authorized dealer, seller, or reseller to purchase a spare 
lamp or have the lamp changed. To locate a reseller near you, 
refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet that came 
with your projector. You can also purchase a lamp directly 
through 
http://www.compaq.com/products/projectors.
✎If the projector is mounted from the ceiling, you may need to take 
it down before replacing the lamp module, depending on the 
ceiling mount bracket used.
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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 
cover while the projector is operating or when the lamp is hot.
3. Disconnect the power cord.
4. Carefully turn the projector upside down.
5. Use a coin or flathead screwdriver to remove the screw 
1 
from the lamp cover.
6. Lift the lamp cover 
2 and pull it out at a 45-degree angle 3.
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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% mercury by weight. If the 
projection lamp breaks, the mercury may be released into the 
atmosphere. Please follow applicable federal, state, and local 
regulations for disposal and/or recycling.
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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 VGA cable to the projector. The OSD menu will 
appear, and “Service” will now be displayed as an option in 
the Main menu.
5. Select Service and press the 
Enter/Accept button on the top of 
the projector. 
6. Select Reset Lamp Hours from the Service menu and press 
the 
Enter/Accept button.
7. Select Yes from the Confirm Reset menu and press the 
Enter/Accept button.
8. Select Save and Return.
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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 projector lamp has been 
securely installed.
8. Ensure your notebook computer’s 
external video port is turned on. On 
some notebooks, for example, 
toggle the 
Fn + F4 function keys.
Activate CRT/LCD “ON” at the same 
time. To identify any alternate 
function keys to be used, refer to 
your notebook computer’s user 
manual.
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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 Chapter 3, “Using the On-Screen 
Display Menu.”
Image is flickering or unstable. Press the 
Resync button on the 
projector panel to adjust the tracking. If 
that does not stop the flickering, adjust 
the Clock Phase function in the Image 
Control menu.
Troubleshooting (Continued)
Problem Solutions
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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: Output displays only on the 
projection screen.
3. CRT/LCD: Output displays on the 
notebook screen and the projection 
screen.
Activate CRT/LCD “ON” at the same 
time. To identify any alternate function 
keys to be used, refer to your notebook 
computer’s user manual.
Mac PowerBooks:
1. To control video mirroring, click 
Control Panel > Display, then set 
Video Mirroring to ON for both 
internal and external viewing.
2. Set Video Mirroring OFF for image 
on external monitor only or internal 
only, depending on monitor selection 
in Monitors.
Troubleshooting (Continued)
Problem Solutions
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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 Color functions in the on-screen 
display menu. Refer to Chapter 3, 
“Using the On-Screen 
Display Menu,” for more information.
2. Make sure the pins on the cable 
connectors are not bent or broken.
Black or gray border visible outside 
the usable area of the projection 
screen.The black border surrounding the active 
area of the projection screen is part of 
the total projected image; however, it is 
an inactive area and cannot display any 
part of the image. This black border 
reduces the amount of extraneous light, 
producing a cleaner, sharper image.
When the projector is in HDTV 
mode, the colors are incorrect.Access the on-screen display menu, 
select A/V & HDTV Control, select Color 
Space, then change to the correct color 
space. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the 
On-Screen Display Menu,” for more 
information.
Troubleshooting (Continued)
Problem Solutions
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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 that does not work, refer to the 
owner’s manual that came with the 
video source.
The projector makes a “ticking” 
sound when it is turned on and the 
projector lamp does not go on.1. The projector lamp is too hot to light. 
Turn the projector off and wait for it 
to cool down before turning it on 
again.
2. The projector lamp is not making a 
good connection. Check to be sure 
the lamp module is installed 
correctly. Refer to “Replacing the 
Projector Lamp Module” in 
Chapter 7 for more information.
3. The projector lamp has reached the 
end of its life. Replace the lamp as 
described in the “Replacing the 
Projector Lamp Module” section of 
Chapter 7.
Troubleshooting (Continued)
Problem Solutions
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