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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 securely 
connected. See Connecting Your Projector 
on page 9.
• Ensure that the pins of the connectors are 
not bent or broken. 
• Ensure that the lamp is securely installed 
(see Changing the Lamp on page 48). 
• Run Self-diagnostic test. See Self-diagnostic 
for Video on page 48. Ensure that the colors 
of the test pattern are correct.  
						

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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 in changing 
resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all 
the equipment and the projector.
If you are not using a Dell portable computer, 
see your documentation.
The screen does not display 
your presentationIf you are using a portable computer, press 
. 
Image is unstable or flickering Adjust the tracking in the OSD Computer 
Source tab. 
Image has vertical flickering 
barAdjust the frequency in the OSD Computer 
Source tab.
Image color is not correct 
• If your graphic card output signal is sync on 
Green, and you would like to display VGA at 
60Hz signal, please go into OSD select 
Management, select Signal Type and then 
select 
RGB. 
• Run the Self-diagnostic test (see  
Self-
diagnostic for video
 ) for preliminary 
diagnostic on image color problem. Ensure 
that the colors of the test pattern are correct. 
Image is out of focus1Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.
2Ensure that the projection screen is within 
the required distance from the projector
(4.9 ft [1.5 m] to 39.4 ft [12 m]).
Problem (continued)Possible Solution (continued) 
						

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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 the OSD. 
Image is reversed Select Management from the OSD and adjust 
the projection mode.
Lamp is burned out or makes 
a popping soundWhen the lamp reaches its end of life, it may 
burn out and may make a loud popping sound. 
If this occurs, the projector does not turn back 
on, and displays Lamp Defective in the LCD 
display until the lamp is replaced. To replace 
the lamp, see Changing the Lamp on 
page 48. 
LAMP light is solid orange If LAMP light is solid orange, replace the 
lamp.
Interlock failed If the LAMP light is blinking orange, the lamp 
cover is not closed properly. Close the lamp 
cover properly. If the problem persists, contact 
Dell. 
TEMP light is solid orange The projector has overheated. The display 
automatically shuts down. Turn the display on 
again after the projector cools down. If the 
problem persists, contact Dell. 
TEMP light is blinking 
orangeA projector fan has failed and the projector 
will automatically shut down. If the problem 
persists, contact Dell. 
The remote control is not 
operating smoothly or in very 
limited rangeThe battery may be low. Check if the laser 
beam transmitted from the remote is too dim. 
If so, replace with 2 new AA batteries. Problem 
(continued)Possible Solution (continued) 
						

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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 - buttons again to exit the diagnostic mode.
3While in Self-diagnostic mode, the screen will run a seven-color-cycle test as 
following:
Red--> Green--> Blue--> White--> Watchet Blue--> Dark Green--> Yellow. 
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct. Contact Dell if the colors are 
not displayed correctly.
Changing the Lamp
Replace the lamp when you see Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in 
full power operation. Replacement suggested! www.dell.com/lamps appears on 
the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell.
 
CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replace 
the lamp until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at least 30 
minutes.
 
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. The bulb may 
explode due to improper handling, including the touching of the bulb or the 
lamp glass.
1Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord. 
2Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
3Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the cover. 
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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 
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL 
LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.DELL.COM/HG OR CONTACT 
THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP 
SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. 
						

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