Dell S300w Projector Users Guide

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Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box
 NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a 
professional technician to obtain the cable. 1Po w e r  c o rd
2RS232 cable
3Commercial RS232 control box
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Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On
 NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD 
player, etc.). The Power button light blinks blue until pressed.
1Remove the lens cap. 
2Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about 
connecting the projector, see Connecting Your Projector on page 9. 
3Press the Po we r button (see Using the Control Panel on page 27 to locate the 
Po w e r button). 
4Turn on your source...

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3To power off the projector quickly, press the Power 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...

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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 
(340.36cm)178 
(452.12 cm)223 
(566.42 cm)294 
(746.76 cm)
Min. 44.6 
(113.28 cm)89 
(226.06 cm)134 
(340.36cm)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 
23.62 75.59 X...

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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 22 and Turning Your Projector Off on 
page 22.
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...

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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 80 and Guiding Signals on 
page 84.
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...

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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 22 and Turning Your Projector Off on 
page 22.
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).
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Pa g e  u p  Press to move to previous page.
 
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if 
you...