Dell S300 Projector Users Guide

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3D DISPLAY—Select On to start the 3D display function. Default is Off.
 
NOTE: To activate 3D Display function, ensure that 3D goggles, 3D video 
contents and 60Hz/120Hz signal output graphic card supported on PC/NB are 
ready. 
3D Sync Invert—
If you see a discrete or overlapping image while 
wearing DLP 3D goggles, you may need to execute Invert to get 
best match of left/right image sequence to get the correct image. 
(For DLP 3D goggles)
Network—Select On to activate network function. Press   to configure Network 
settings.
NETWORK
The Network menu allows you to configure the network connection settings.
DHCP A
DDRESS—If a DHCP server exists in the network to which the projector is 
connected, the IP address will automatically be acquired when you select DHCP 
On. If DHCP is Off, manually set the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. Use 
   to select the number of IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. Key in 
Enter to confirm each number and then use     to set the next item. 
						

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IP ADDRESS—Automatically or manually assigns the IP address to the projector 
connected to the network.
S
UBNET MASK—Configure the Subnet Mask of the network connection.
G
ATEWAY—Check the Gateway address with your network/system administrator if 
you configure it manually.
DNS—Check the DNS Server IP address with your network/system administrator 
if you configure it manually.
S
TORE—Press   to save the changes made in network configuration settings.
 
NOTE: 
1Use   and   button to select IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS and 
Store.
2Press the   button to enter IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway or DNS to set 
the value. (The selected option is highlighted in yellow) 
aUse   and   button to select the option.
bUse   and   button to set the value.
cAfter the setup is complete, press the   button to exit.
3After the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS is set up, select Store 
and press the   button to store the settings.
RESET NETWORK—Select Ye s  to reset network configuration.
INFORMATION
The Information menu displays the current projector settings. 
						

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OTHERS
The Others menu allows you to change settings for Menu, Screen, Audio, Power, 
Security, and Closed Caption (for NTSC only). You can also perform Test Pattern 
and Factory Reset.
MENU SETTINGS—Select and press   to activate menu settings. The menu 
settings consists of the following options:
MENU POSITION—Allows you to change the position of the OSD menu on 
the screen.
MENU TRANSPARENCY—Select to change the transparency level of the OSD 
background.
MENU TIMEOUT—Allows you to adjust the time for an OSD timeout. By 
default, the OSD disappears after 20 seconds of non-activity.
MENU LOCK—Select On to enable Menu Lock and hide the OSD menu. 
Select OFF to disable the Menu Lock. If you want to disable the Menu 
Lock function and have the OSD disappear, press the Menu button on the 
control panel or remote control for 15 seconds, then disable the function. 
						

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SCREEN SETTINGS—Select and press   to activate screen settings. The screen 
settings menu consists of the following options:
CAPTURE SCREEN—Select and press   to capture the screen display, the 
following message appears on the screen.
 
NOTE: To capture a full image, ensure the input signal that is 
connected to the projector is 1024 x 768 resolution.
SCREEN—Select Dell to use the Dell logo as wallpaper. Select Captured to 
set the captured image as wallpaper.
RESET—Select and press   to delete the captured picture and set back to 
the default setting.
AUDIO SETTINGS—Select and press   to change audio settings. The audio 
settings menu consists of the following options:
AUDIO INPUT—Select the Audio input source, options are: Audio-A, 
Audio-B, HDMI and Microphone.
VOLUME—Press   to decrease the volume and   to increase the volume.
SPEAKER—Select On to enable speaker. Select Off to disable speaker.
MUTE—Allows you to mute the sounds for audio input and audio output. 
						

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POWER SETTINGS—Select and press   to activate power settings. The power 
settings menu consists of the following options:
POWER SAVING—Select Off to disable Power Saving mode. By default, the 
projector is set to enter power saving mode after 120 minutes of no activity. 
A warning message appears on screen showing a 60-second countdown 
before switching to power saving mode. Press any button during 
countdown period to stop power saving mode.
You can also set a different delay period to enter power saving mode. The 
delay period is the time you want the projector to wait without an input 
signal. Power saving can be set to 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 
If an input signal is not detected during the delay period, the projector 
turns off the lamp and goes into power saving mode. If an input signal is 
detected within the delay period, the projector automatically turns on. If 
an input signal is not detected within two hours during power saving mode, 
the projector switches from Power Saving mode to Power Off mode. To 
turn on the projector press the Power button.
Q
UICK SHUTDOWN—Select Ye s to turn off the projector with a single press of 
the Po w e r button. This function allows the projector to quick power off 
with an accelerated fan speed. Slightly higher acoustic noise is expected 
during quick power off.
 
NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the 
internal temperature to stabilize. The projector will take a longer time to turn on 
if you try to power on immediately. Its cooling fan will run at full speed for about 
30 seconds to stabilize the internal temperature.
SECURITY SETTINGS—Select and press   to activate security settings. The 
security settings menu allows you to enable and set password protection. 
						

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PASSWORD—When Password Protect is enabled, a Password Protect screen 
requesting you to enter a password will be displayed when the power plug is 
inserted into the electrical outlet and the power for the projector is first 
turned on. By default, this function is disabled. You can enable this feature 
by selecting Enabled. If the password has been set before, key in the 
password first and select the function. This password security feature will 
be activated the next time you turn on the projector. If you enable this 
feature, you will be asked to enter the projectors password after you turn 
on the projector:
1
First time password input request:
dGo to Others menu, press   and then select Pa s s w o r d to Enable 
the password setting.
eEnabling the Password function will pop up a character screen, key 
in a 4-digit number from the screen and press  .
fTo confirm, enter the password again. 
gIf the password verification is successful, you may resume with 
accessing the projectors functions and its utilities. 
						

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2If you have entered an incorrect password, you will be given 
another 2 chances. After the three invalid attempts, the projector 
will automatically turn off.
 NOTE: If you forget your password, contact DELL™ or qualified service 
personnel.
3
To disable the password function, select Off to disable the 
function.
4To delete the password, select Delete. 
						

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CHANGE PASSWORD—Key in the original password, then enter the new 
password and confirm the new password again.
CLOSED CAPTION—Select On to enable close caption and activate the closed 
caption menu. Select an appropriate closed captions option: CC1, CC2, CC3, and 
CC4. 
						

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 NOTE: Closed caption option is available for NTSC only.
TEST PATTERN—Test Pattern is used to test focus and resolution.
You can enable or disable the Te s t  Pa t t e r n by selecting Off, 1 or 2. You can also 
invoke the Te s t  Pa t t e r n  1 by pressing and holding down   and   buttons on the 
control panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. You can also invoke the test pattern 2 
by pressing and holding down   and   buttons on the control panel 
simultaneously for 2 seconds.
FACTORY RESET—Select and press   to reset all settings to its factory default, the 
warning message below appears.
Reset items include both computer sources and video source settings. 
Test Pattern 1:
Test Pattern 2: 
						

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Managing the Projector From Web 
Management
Configuring the Network Setting
If the projector is connected to a network, you can access the projector using a web 
browser by configuring the network setting (TCP/IP). When using the network 
function, the IP address should be unique. For configuring the network setting, 
refer to Network on page 41.
Accessing Web Management
Use Internet Explorer 5.0 and above or Firefox 1.5 and above and enter the IP 
address. You can now access Web Management and manage the projector from a 
remote location.