Dell Projector S500/S500wi User Manual

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Adjusting the Projector Focus 
1Rotate the focus tab until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances 
ranging between 1.60 ft to 2.15 ft ±  0.02 ft (0.489 m to 0.655 m ± 0.6 mm).
Cleaning the Projectors Mirror Process
1Turn off the projector power and disconnect the power cord.
2Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
3Use air blower bulb to blow off dust on the mirror or gently wipe the 
mirror by using a microfiber cleaning cloth. Do not scrub the surface of...

32Using Your Projector
Adjusting Projection Image Size
S500/S500wi
Projector to screen distance 

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S500/S500wi
Screen 
(Diagonal)
Max. 77 
(195.58 cm) 81
(205.74 cm) 86
(218.44 cm)91
(231.14 cm)95
(241.30 cm)100
(254.00 cm)
Min. 77  (195.58 cm) 81
(205.74 cm) 86
(218.44 cm)91
(231.14 cm)95
(241.30 cm)100
(254.00 cm)
Screen 
Size
Max. 
(WxH)64.17 X 
40.16 68.50 X 
42.91 72.44 X 
45.2876.77 X 
48.0381.10 X 
50.7985.83 X 
53.54
(163 cm X 
102 cm) (174 cm X 
109 cm) (184 cm X 
115 cm)(195 cm X 
122 cm)(206 cm X 
129 cm)(218 cm X 
136 cm)
Min. 
(WxH) 64.17 X 
40.16 68.50 X 
42.91...

34Using Your Projector
Using the Control Panel
1IR Receiver Point the remote control towards the IR receiver 
and press a button.
2 Left   / Auto Adjust Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to synchronize the projector to the input 
source.
 
NOTE: Auto Adjust  does not operate if the 
on-screen display (OSD) is displayed.
3 Up   / Keystone 
adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting...

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6Power Turns the projector on or off. For more 
information, see Turning Your Projector On on 
page 29 and Turning Your Projector Off on 
page 29.
7 Down   / Keystone 
adjustment  Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting 
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
8 LAMP warning light If the LAMP amber indicator is on or blinking, 
one of the following problems could be occurring:
• Lamp is reaching its end of...

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Using the Remote Control
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Po w e r   Turns the projector on or off. For more 
information, see Turning Your Projector On on 
page 29 and Turning Your Projector Off on 
page 29.
2 Enter  Press to confirm the selection.
3 Right  Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) Menu items.
4 Down  Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) Menu items.
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5Laser  Point the remote control at the screen, press and 
hold the laser button to activate the laser light.
 
WARNING: Do not look at the laser point 
when it is active. Avoi d directing the laser 
light on your eyes.
6 Aspect Ratio Press to change the aspect ratio of a displayed 
image.
7 Keystone adjustment  Press to adjust  image distortion caused by tilting 
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
8 Pa g e  u p   Press to move to the previous page.
 
NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be...

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16
Left  Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) Menu items.
17 Menu  Press to activate the OSD.
18 Mute  Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker.
19 Zoom + Press to increase the image.
20 Zoom - Press to decrease the image.
21 Vo l u m e  u p   Press to increase the volume.
22 Vo l u m e  d o w n   Press to decrease the volume.
23 Freeze Press to pause the screen image, then press 
Freeze again to unfreeze the image.
24 VGA Press to choose VGA source.
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Using the Interactive Pen (for S500wi only)
1Replaceable nib Press the nib to draw or write. When the nib is 
engaged, it works like left clicking your mouse to 
draw or write.
 
NOTE: 
• If the nib is engaged, the Pen will switch to Draw mode and the button function 
will be temporarily disabled.
• When the nib wears out, change the nib  head as shown below.
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Top View Bottom View
Unlock
Lock 

40Using Your Projector
OSD warning messages - low battery
• The Low Battery warning message pops  up when the battery voltage is 
lower than 2 V. At this condition, the pen can still work about 1~2 hours.
• The pen will be disabled when the  battery voltage is lower than 1.8 V.
OSD warning messages - out of range
The situations below may cause the pen sensor out of range:
• The pen doesnt point toward the screen.
• The pen is too far away from the screen.
• The projector’s brightness is too low for...