Compaq IPAQ Microportable Projector MP3800 Users Guide

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Compaq iPAQ Microportable 
Projector MP3800
User’s Guide
Document Part Number: 281124-001
June 2002
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Compaq iPAQ Microportable Projector MP3800 User’s Guide
First Edition June 2002
Document Part Number: 281124-001
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Getting Started
Product Features
The Compaq iPAQ™ Microportable Projector MP3800 generates 
crisp, clear images onto a projection screen by using Digital Light 
Processing (DLP) technology. The microportable projector offers 
the latest in portable projection technology, including:
■1024 x 768 native XGA resolution
■Maximum resolution: 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
■High Definition Television (HDTV) capable 720p, 1080i, 
480p, and 480i via VGA port
■User replaceable high-efficiency, long-life lamp
■Zoom lens
■High brightness with lamp saver mode for longer lamp life
■Mono speaker
■Screw for either tripod or ceiling mount
■Optimum weight (under 4.0 pounds/2.0 kg)
■Convenient resync capability
■16.7 million displayable colors
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■Available interfaces:
❏Standard analog VGA
❏DVI
❏S-video/composite video via DVI connector
❏Component/HDTV via VGA connector
❏Audio-in
❏USB for remote mouse functions
■Full-featured remote control with remote mouse and laser 
pointer
■Home Theater Kit [available option]
❏DVI-Composite/S-video cable
❏VGA-to-HDTV/Component video cable
❏PC/RCA stereo audio cables
■Multilingual on-screen adjustment menu
■Plug and Play capability
■Security lock slot
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Compaq iPAQ Microportable Projector MP3800 User’s Guide1–3
Introduction
Before setting up your Compaq Microportable Projector, be sure 
your shipping box includes the following items:
1Projector and lens cap
210-foot power cable
3VGA signal cable for use with computers, notebooks, and 
some handheld products
4USB cable
5Remote control (battery included)
(Continued)
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If your shipping box does not contain all of the listed items, 
please contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service 
provider.
6Documentation kit:
■Projector Setup Guide
■CD-ROM containing the multilingual User’s Guide
■Important Safety Information booklet
■Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support 
booklet
■Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
■Program License Agreement
7■Carrying case
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Compaq iPAQ Microportable Projector MP3800 User’s Guide1–5
Identifying the Projector Buttons
Identifying the Projector Buttons
Item Symbol Control Function
1Power/Standby 
buttonPowers the projector lamp on and off. 
The Power/Standby LED changes 
color modes to indicate the following 
operating modes:
1. Flashing green indicates the 
projector is going into standby 
mode and cannot be restarted until 
the LED glows amber steadily.
2. The LED button rapidly flashing 
green indicates the lamp has 
automatically shut down due to an 
overtemperature event.
3. A steady amber LED indicates the 
projector is ready to power-up.
4. A steady green LED indicates the 
projector is on and operating 
properly.
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To use standby mode, press the Power/Standby button and, after 
a six to ten second delay, the unit enters Standby mode and the 
projector lamp turns off. A “Going to Standby” message appears 
on the screen for the duration of the six to ten second delay. When 
the message disappears from the screen, there is a 45 second 
delay before the lamp can be turned back on. Wait 45 seconds to 
allow the lamp to cool before pressing the 
Power/Standby button 
again. To avoid going to Standby, press the 
Power/Standby button 
again within the first five seconds.
2Menu button 1. Press this button once to start the 
on-screen display menu.
2. Press it again to select an item on 
the menu.
3. If pressed after selecting “yes” or 
“no” to a question, the request will 
be processed and the menu will go 
one level higher.
4. If pressed after changing an 
adjustment scale, the new 
information will be saved and the 
menu will go one level higher.
3Plus button Selects and adjusts the on-screen 
scroll-up menu functions.
4Minus button Selects and adjusts the on-screen 
scroll-down menu functions.
5Resync button Automatically synchronizes the 
projector to track the input source.
Identifying the Projector Buttons (Continued)
Item Symbol Control Function
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Identifying the Projector Components
A variety of cables can be connected to the projector, allowing the 
use of various audio and video sources.
Identifying the Side Projector Components
Item Symbol Component Function
1USB connector Connects back to the computer 
allowing remote mouse functionality.
2Audio-in connector Connects audio equipment, 
videocassette recorders, DVD 
players, personal computers, etc., 
allowing sound to be played through 
the projector speaker.
3Infrared receiver 
(both sides of 
projector)Receives infrared signals from the 
remote control. Point the remote 
control at these spots to make it work.
4Speaker Allows audio equipment to play 
through the projector.
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The optional Home Theater Kit provides standard video and 
HDTV connections using the DVI and VGA ports. Refer to 
Chapter 6, “Using the Home Theater Kit,” for more information.
Identifying the Rear Projector Components
Item Symbol Component Function
5DVI connector Connects digital equipment.
6VGA Connector Connects desktop or notebook 
computers, or pocket PCs.
7Power connector Connects the power cable.
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