Dell S300 Projector Users Guide

Using Your Projector61
TIPS:
I would like remote access the 
projector via Internet. What is 
the better setting for the 
browser?To have a better setting for the browser, please 
follow the steps below:
1Open Control Panel  Internet Options  
General tab   Te m p o r a r y  I n t e r n e t  F i l e s  
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 remote access the 
projector via...

62Using Your Projector
Why am I unable to access the 
SMTP server?1Check with your MIS or network 
administrator whether 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 out going 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...

62Troubleshooting Your Projector
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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™. See Contacting Dell™ on page 74.
Problem Possible Solution
No image appears on the 
screen
• Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the 
projector is turned on. 
• Ensure that you have chosen the correct 
input source on the INPUT SELECT menu.
• Ensure the external graphics port is enabled. 
If you are using a...

Troubleshooting Your Projector63
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) or XGA (1024 x 768): 
aRight-click the unused portion of your 
Microsoft® Win do ws® desktop, click 
Properties and then select Settings tab.
bVerify that the setting is 1280 x 800 or 
1024 x 768 pixels for the external monitor 
port.
cPress...

64Troubleshooting Your Projector
The image is stretched when 
displaying a 16:9 DVDThe 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 stretched, adjust the aspect 
ratio in the 
Set Up menu in the OSD.
Image is reversed Select Set Up from the OSD and adjust the 
projector mode.
Lamp is burned out or makes 
a popping soundWhen the lamp reaches its end of...

Troubleshooting Your Projector65
TEMP light is blinking amber A projector fan has failed and the projector 
will automatically shut down. Try to clear the 
projector mode by pressing and holding the 
POWER button for 10 seconds. Please wait 
for about 5 minutes and try to power up again. 
If the problem persists, contact Dell™.
The OSD does not appear on 
the screenTry to press the Menu button on the panel for 
15 seconds to unlock the OSD. Check the 
Menu Lock on page 43.
The remote control is not...

66Troubleshooting Your Projector
Guiding Signals
Projector Status DescriptionControl 
ButtonsIndicator
Po we rTEMP
(Amber)LAMP 
(Amber)
Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power on. BLUE
FlashingOFF OFF
Warming up mode Projector takes some time to warm up and power 
on.BLUE OFF OFF
Lamp on Projector in Normal mode, ready to display an 
image.
 Note: The OSD menu is not accessed.BLUE OFF OFF
Cooling mode Projector is cooling to shutdown. BLUE OFF OFF
Power Saving mode Power Saving mode has...

Troubleshooting Your Projector67
Changing the Lamp
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the 
Safety Instructions as described on page 7.
Replace the lamp when the message Lamp is approaching the end of its useful 
life in the operation. Replacement suggested! www.dell.com/lamps appears 
on the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell™. For 
more information, see Contacting Dell™on page 74.
 
CAUTION: Use an original lamp to ensure safe...

68Troubleshooting Your Projector
9Reset the lamp usage time by selecting Yes for Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp 
tab (see Lamp menu on 
page 39). When a new lamp module has been changed, 
the projector will automatically detect and reset the lamp hours.
 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...

Specifications69
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Specifications
Light Valve 0.65 WXGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™
Brightness 2200 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
Contrast Ratio 2400:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off)
Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
Number of Pixels 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Displayable Color 1.07 billion colors
Color Wheel Speed 2X
Projection Lens F-Stop: F/ 2.8
Focal length, f=7.2 mm
1X manual Zoom Lens, Fix
Throw ratio =0.521 wide and tele
Projection Screen Size 44.6-294 inches (diagonal)
Projection Distance 1.64~10.83 ft (0.5 m~3.3...