Dell 5100MP Projector Owners Manual

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Network Setting
See OSD section on page 34. 
• Set up the Group Name, Projector Name, Location and Contact 
information in this tab, press 
Submit to confirm the settings. 
• Choose 
DHCP to assign an IP address to the projector from a 
DHCP server automatically, or Manual to assign an IP address 
manually. 

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Projector Status and Control
The function is same as On Screen Display. 
Manage the projector status, image control and audio control using 
Projector Status and Control. 

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E-mail Alert
Set E-mail address, Owner, Subject and Alert Condition to send automatic 
e-mail alerts to the preset administrator. 

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Password Setting
Use Password Setting to set up an administrator password to access the We b  
Management
 .  When enabling password for the first time, set the password 
before enabling it. When the password function is enabled, the 
administrator password will be required for accessing the 
Web Management.  

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Troubleshooting Your Projector
If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting 
tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 
Problem Possible Solution
No image appears on the 
screen
• Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the 
projector turned on.
• Ensure the external graphics port is enabled. 
If you are using a Dell portable computer, 
press  . For other computers, see your 
documentation. 
• Ensure that all the cables are...

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Partial, scrolling, or 
incorrectly displayed image•Press the Resync button on the remote 
control or the control panel. 
•If you are using a Dell portable computer, set 
the resolution of the computer to XGA 
(1024 x 768): 
aRight-lick the unused portion of your 
Windows desktop, click 
Properties and 
then select 
Settings tab.
bVerify the setting is 1024 x 768 pixels for 
the external monitor port.
cPress . 
If you experience difficulty...

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The image is stretched when 
displaying a 16:9 DVDThe projector automatically detects a 16:9 
DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio to full 
screen with a 4:3 (letter-box) default setting. 
If the image is still stretched, adjust the aspect 
ratio as follows:
• If you are playing a 16:9 DVD, select 4:3 
aspect ratio type on your DVD player (if 
capable). 
• If you cannot select 4:3 aspect ratio type on 
your DVD player, select 4:3 aspect ratio in 
the 
Image Settings menu in...

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Self-diagnostic for Video
Dell 5100MP Projector provides self-diagnostic test of the projector video display 
(for Video, S-video, Component-i). Use this advanced feature for preliminary self-
diagnostic on your projector when encountering a display problem for video. 
1After turning on the projector, press + and - buttons on the control panel 
simultaneously for 3 seconds and release the buttons when screen goes blank. 
2Press + and -...

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5Pull up the lamp by its metal handle.
6Reverse steps 1 through 5 to install the 
new lamp.
7Reset the lamp by usage time selecting 
the left 
Lamp Reset icon in the OSD 
Management tab.
 NOTE: Dell may require that lamps 
replaced under warranty be returned to 
Dell. Otherwise, contact your local 
waste disposal agency for the address 
of the nearest deposit site. 
 
CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only)
 LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE...

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