Compaq IPAQ Microportable Projector MP4800 Users Guide

							Getting Started
Compaq iPAQ Microportable Projector MP4800 User’s Guide1–9
5DVI connector Connects digital equipment
6VGA Connector Connects HDV devices, desktop or 
notebook computers, or pocket PCs
7Power connector Connects the power cable
Identifying the Input/Output Panel Components (Continued)
Item 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
■DVD or camcorder (requires optional Home Theater Kit)
■Videocassette Recorder (VCR) (requires optional Home 
Theater Kit)
✎The projector is hot pluggable and can be connected to any input 
source while the source is in use.
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Place the projector on a stable desk, table, tripod, or ceiling 
mount at a distance not less than 3.7 feet (1.1 meter) and not 
greater than 40.7 feet (12.4 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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Compaq iPAQ Microportable Projector MP4800 User’s Guide2–3
Connecting the Projector to a Notebook 
Computer
1. Connect one end of the projector signal cable into 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 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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Compaq iPAQ Microportable Projector MP4800 User’s Guide2–5
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.
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1. Connect one end of the signal cable 1 into 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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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.
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 main power switch 
2 on the side 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 
Standby button 3 turns 
green.
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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 
Standby button 3 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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Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the Standby button 1 to turn off the projector lamp.
The message “Going to Standby” displays and the LED on 
the 
Standby button blinks amber.
✎Allow the projector to cool down for about five to ten minutes 
before turning it off.
2. Turn off the main power switch 
2 on the side of the projector. 
ÄCAUTION: After the projector is turned off, wait at least 45 seconds 
before turning the projector back on. Failure to follow this caution can 
result in damage to the projector.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the 
projector 
3.
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