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 
the mirror. It may scratch the mirror.
 CAUTION: Do not spray cleaners or solvents directly on the projector.
 
WARNING: Cleaning a wall-mounted projector can result in a fall or 
injury. You can remove the projector from the wall-mounting bracket to 
clean the projectors mirror.
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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 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)
Hd
Max.50.00
(127 cm)53.54
(136 cm)56.69
(144 cm)59.84
(152 cm)63.39
(161 cm)67.32
(171 cm)
Min.
50.00
(127 cm)53.54
(136 cm)56.69
(144 cm)59.84
(152 cm)63.39
(161 cm)67.32
(171 cm)
Distance 1.60
(0.489 m) 1.71
(0.521 m) 1.81
(0.553 m)1.92
(0.585 m)2.02
(0.617 m)2.15
(0.655 m)
* This graph is for user reference only. 
						

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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 
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
4 Right   / Source Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite, 
Component (YPbPr via VGA), HDMI, and 
S-Video sources when multiple sources are 
connected to the projector.
5 Menu  Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional 
keys and the  Menu button to navigate through 
the OSD.
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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 usable life
• Lamp module is not properly installed
• Lamp driver failure
• Color wheel failure
For more information, see Troubleshooting Your 
Projector on page 108 and Guiding Signals on 
page 114.
9 TEMP warning light If the TEMP amber indicator is on or blinking, 
one of the following problems could be occurring:
• Internal temperature of the projector is too high
• Color wheel failure
For more information, see Troubleshooting Your 
Projector on page 108 and Guiding Signals on 
page 114.
10 Enter  Press to confirm the selection item. 
						

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Using the Remote Control
1
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 
connected if you want to use the Page Up 
feature.
9 Pa g e  d o w n   Press to move to the next page.
 
NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be 
connected if you want to use the Page Down 
feature.
10 Keystone adjustment  Press to adjust  image distortion caused by tilting 
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
11 S-Video Press to choose S-Video source.
12 Video Press to choose Composite Video source.
13 Video mode The projector has preset configurations that are 
optimized for displaying data (presentation 
slides) or video (movies, games, etc.).
Press the Vi d e o  M o d e button to toggle between 
Presentation mode , Bright mode , Movie mode , 
sRGB , or Custom mode .
Pressing the  Video Mode  button once will show 
the current display mode. Pressing the  Vi d e o  
Mode button again will switch between modes.
14 Blank screen Press to hide/unhide the image.
15 Up  Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) Menu items. 
						

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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.
25 Source Press to switch betw een Analog RGB, Composite, 
Component (YPbPr, via VGA), HDMI, and 
S-Video source.
26 Auto Adjust Press to synchronize the projector with the input 
source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD 
is displayed. 
						

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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 
						

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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 detection.
Combinations of buttons
• Right + Function (for Master Pen only):  The Slave Pen set function 
menu appears on the screen.
• Left + Function:  The Pen Information menu appears on the screen.
• Hold Function:  Hold the Function button for 2 seconds and the 
Function mean will appear on the screen. Use Left/Right to move 
up/down and use Function to enter/apply.
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Left This button acts like the left click button of a 
mouse.
3 Function Functions available are listed in the OSD Menu 
Set function (see page 70).
 
NOTE: Double-clicking the Function button 
will act as Undo, if supported by the 
software.
4 Mini USB charge 
connector Allow you use Mini USB cable to charge. See 
Charging the Interactive Pen Battery on 
page 44.
5 LED indicators Two LED indicators are available: Green and 
Amber (see on Interactive Pen LED Guiding 
Signals on page 115).
6 Right This button acts like the right-click button of a 
mouse.
7 Power switch Turns the Interactive Pen on or off.
8 Firmware up grade 
connector For Interactive Pen and RF board firmware 
upgrade.