Dell S300 Projector Users Guide

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3To power off the projector quickly, press the Po we r button and hold for 1 second 
while the projector’s cooling fans are still running.
 NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the 
internal temperature to stabilize. 
4Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. 
Adjusting the Projected Image 
Raising the Projector Height 
1Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and use the front two tilt 
adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
2Use the two tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
Lowering the Projector Height 
1Lower the projector, use the front two tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the 
display angle.
1Front tilt adjustment wheel (Angle of tilt: -1 to 4 degree)
2Tilt adjustment wheel 
						

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Adjusting the Projector Focus 
 CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and 
elevator foot are fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the 
projector in its carrying case.
1Rotate the focus tab until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances 
ranging between 1.64 ft to 10.83 ft (0.5 m to 3.3 m).
1Fo c u s  t a b
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Adjusting Projection Image Size
294
(746.76cm)
223
(566.42 cm)
178
(452.12 cm)
134
(340.36 cm)
89 
(226.06 cm)
44.6 (113.28 cm)
294 (746.76cm)
223 (566.42 cm)
178 (452.12 cm)
134 (340.36 cm)
89 (226.06 cm)
44.6(113.28 cm)Projector to screen distance
10.83(3.3m)8.20(2.5m)6.56(2.0m)4.92(1.5m)3.28(1.0m)1.64(0.5m) 
						

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Screen 
(Diagonal)
Max. 44.6 
(113.28 cm)89 
(226.06 cm)134 
(340.36 cm)178 
(452.12 cm)223 
(566.42 cm)294 
(746.76cm)
Min. 44.6 
(113.28 cm)89 
(226.06 cm)134 
(340.36 cm)178 
(452.12 cm)223 
(566.42 cm)294 
(746.76cm)
Screen 
Size 
Max. 
(WxH)37.80 X 
23.6275.59 X 
47.24113.39 X 
70.87151.18 X 
94.49188.98 X 
118.11249.21 X 
155.91
(96 cm X 
60 cm)(192 cm X 
120 cm)(288 cm X 
180 cm)(384 cm X 
240 cm)(480 cm X 
300 cm)(633 cm X 
396 cm)
Min. 
(WxH)
37.80 X 
23.6275.59 X 
47.24113.39 X 
70.87151.18 X 
94.49188.98 X 
118.11249.21 X 
155.91
(96 cm X 
60 cm)(192 cm X 
120 cm)(288 cm X 
180 cm)(384 cm X 
240 cm)(480 cm X 
300 cm)(633 cm X 
396 cm)
Hd
Max.2.93 
(7.44 cm)5.86 
(14.87 cm)8.79 
(22.32 cm)11.71 
(29.74 cm)14.64 
(37.19 cm)19.33 
(49.09 cm)
Min.
2.93 
(7.44 cm)5.86 
(14.87 cm)8.79 
(22.32 cm)11.71 
(29.74 cm)14.64 
(37.19 cm)19.33 
(49.09 cm)
Distance1.64 (0.5m) 3.28 (1.0m) 4.92 (1.5m) 6.56 (2.0m) 8.20 (2.5m) 10.83 
(3.3m)
* This graph is for user reference only. 
						

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Using the Control Panel
1Power Turns the projector on or off. For more 
information, see Turning Your Projector On on 
page 20 and Turning Your Projector Off on 
page 20.
2Up   / Keystone 
adjustmentPress to navigate through the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting 
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
3LAMP 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 62 and Guiding Signals on 
page 66.
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4TEMP 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 62 and Guiding Signals on 
page 66.
5Enter  Press to confirm the selection item.
6IR Receiver Point the remote control towards the IR receiver 
and press a button.
7Right   / 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.
8Down   / 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).
9Left   / 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.
10Menu  Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional 
keys and the Menu button to navigate through 
the OSD. 
						

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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 20 and 
Turning Your Projector Off on page 20.
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. 
 
CAUTION: Do not look at the laser point when 
it is active. Avoid directing the laser light on 
your eyes.
6Aspect Ratio Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed image.
7Keystone adjustment  Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the 
projector (+40/-35 degrees).
8
Pa g e  u p  Press to move to previous page.
 
NOTE: The 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 next page.
 
NOTE: The 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).
11S-Video Press to choose S-Video source.
12Video Press to choose Composite Video source.
13Video mode The projector has preset configurations that are 
optimized for displaying data (presentation slides) 
or video (movies, games, etc.).
Press the Video Mode button to toggle between 
Presentation mode, Bright mode, Movie mode, 
sRGB, or Custom mode.
Pressing the Vi d e o  M o de button once will show the 
current display mode. Pressing the Vi d e o  M o d e 
button again will switch between modes.
14Blank screen Press to hide/unhide the image.
15
Up Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) Menu items.
16
Left Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) Menu items.
17
MenuPress to activate the OSD. 
						

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18
Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker.
19Zoom + Press to increase the image.
20Zoom - 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.
23Freeze Press to pause the screen image, then press Freeze 
again to unfreeze image.
24VGA Press to choose VGA source.
25Source Press to switch between Analog RGB, Composite, 
Component (YPbPr, via VGA), HDMI, and
S-video source.
26Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector with the input 
source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD is 
displayed. 
						

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Installing the Remote Control Batteries
 NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use.
1Press the tab to lift the battery compartment cover.
2Check the polarity (+/-) marking on the batteries.
3Insert the batteries and align their polarity correctly 
according to the marking in the battery compartment.
 NOTE: Avoid mixing different types of batteries or using 
new and old batteries together.
4Slip the battery cover back.