Dell Projector S500/S500wi User Manual

Using Your Projector101
Alert Setting
E-mail Alert
• E-mail Alert: You can set whether to be  notified by email (Enable) or not 
(Disable).
• To/Cc/From: You can enter email address of sender (From) and recipients  (To/Cc) to receive notification when an abnormality or warning occurs.
• Subject: You can enter the subject line of the email.
Click the  E-mail Alert Test  button to test the e-mail alert settings.
SMTP Setting
• Out going SMTP server , User name, and  Password should be provided by 
your...

102Using Your Projector
Reboot System
Click Reboot  to reboot the system.
Crestron
For Crestron function. 

Using Your Projector103
FAQS:
I would like to remotely access 
the projector via the Internet. 
What is the best setting for the 
browser? To have the best setting for the browser, please 
follow the below steps:
1Open 
Control Panel   Internet Options  
  General  tab   Temporary Internet 
Files   Settings   Select  Every visit to 
the pages .
2Some firewall or anti-virus may block the 
HTTP application. If possible, turn off the 
firewall or anti-virus.
I would like to remotely access 
the projector...

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Why am I unable to access the 
SMTP server?1Check with your MIS or network 
administrator whethe r the SMTP server 
function is open for the projector and the 
IP assigned to the projector is allowed to 
access the SMTP server. The projector’s 
SMTP socket port number is 25, this 
cannot be changed.
2Check if the outgoing SMTP server, user 
name, and password are set correctly.
3Some SMTP servers will check whether the 
mail address of From correlates with the 
User name and...

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Firewall Configuration and FAQ
Q: Why can’t I access the Web Management Page?
A: Your computer’s firewall configurat ion may prevent you from accessing the 
Web Management Web Page. Please re fer to the following configuration 
settings:
Firewall Protection Configuration
McAfee Security 
Center 1
Launch McAfee Security Center ( Start > All 
Programs  > McAfee  > McAfee Security Center ).
2 On the  personal firewall plus  tab, click Vi e w t h e  
Internet Applications List .
3...

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Windows Firewall 1Open Windows Firewall ( Start > All Programs  > 
Control Panel ). Double-click on  Windows 
Fi re wa ll .
2 On the  General  tab, uncheck  Don’t allow 
exceptions .
3 On the  Exceptions  tab, click the  Add Program... 
button.
4 Find and sel ec t  Dell S500 or S500wi Projector 
from the list of programs, then click  OK.
5 Click  OK to confirm exceptions settings.
Zone Alarm 1Open Zone Alarm Firewall ( Start > All Programs  
>  Zone Labs  > Zone Labs Center ).
2...

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Make Application Token
The Application Token lets you perform Plug and Show using a USB token.
1 From the application software, click   > Make Application Token .
2 The following screen appears. Click  Next.
3 Plug a flash drive into any of the USB ports on your computer. Select the 
drive from the list, then click  Next.
4 Click  Fi nish  to close the wizard. 

108Troubleshooting Your Projector
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Troubleshooting Your Projector
If you experience problems with your pr ojector, see the following troubleshooting 
tips. If the problem persists, contact  Dell™ (see Contacting Dell™ on page 125).
Problem Possible Solution
No image appears on the 
screen • Ensure that you have chosen the correct 
input source on the INPUT SOURCE 
menu.
• Ensure the external graphics port is  enabled. If you are using a Dell™ laptop 
computer, press   (Fn+F8). For 
other computers, see...

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Partial, scrolling, or 
incorrectly displayed image1Press the Auto Adjust button on the 
remote control or the control panel.
2If you are using a Dell™ portable computer, 
set the resolution of the computer to 
WXGA (1280 x 800): 
aRight-click the unused portion of your 
Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click 
Properties,  and then select  Settings tab.
bVerify that the setting is 1280 x 800 pixels 
for the external monitor port.
cPress  (Fn+F8). 
If you experience...

110Troubleshooting Your Projector
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 
(1.60 ft [0.489 m] to 2.15 ft [0.655 m] ± 
0.02 ft [0.6 mm]).
The image is stretched when 
displaying a 16:9 DVD The projector automatically detects the input 
signal format. It will maintain the aspect ratio 
of the projected image according to input 
signal format with an Original setting.
If the image is still...