Dell S300w Projector Users Guide

Troubleshooting Your Projector81
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...

82Troubleshooting 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 Projector83
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 45.
The remote control is not...

84Troubleshooting Your Projector
Guiding Signals
Projector 
StatusDescriptionControl Buttons Indicator
Pow e rTEMP
(Amber)LAMP 
(Amber)
Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to 
power on.BLUE
FlashingOFF OFF
Wa r m i n g  u p  
modeProjector 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
Po w e r  S a v i n g  
modePower...

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Lamp failure Lamp is defective. Replace the lamp. OFF OFF AMBER
Fault  - D C 
supply (+12V)Power supply has been interrupted. The 
projector automatically shuts down. 
Unplug the power cord after three 
minutes and then turn on the projector. If 
this problem persists, contact Dell.AMBER
FlashingOFF AMBER
Lamp module 
connection 
failedLamp module connection may be 
disrupted. Check the lamp module and 
ensure that it is properly installed. If the 
problem persists,...

86Troubleshooting Your Projector
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 93.
 
CAUTION: Use an original lamp to ensure safe...

Troubleshooting Your Projector87
9Reset the lamp usage time by selecting Yes for Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp 
tab (see Lamp menu on 
page 41). 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...

88Specifications
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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...

Specifications89
Weight 6.8 lbs (3.08 kg)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 12 x 3.9 x 9.7 inches (306 x 99 x 246.5 mm)
Environmental Operating temperature: 5
oC - 35oC (41oF- 95oF)
Humidity: 80% maximum
Storage temperature: 0
oC to 60oC (32oF to 140oF)
Humidity: 90% maximum
Shipping temperature: -20
oC to 60oC 
(-4oF to 140oF)
Humidity: 90% maximum
I/O Connectors Power: One AC power socket (3-pin - C14 inlet)
VGA input: Two 15-pin D-sub connectors (Blue), 
VGA-A & VGA-B, for analog RGB/Component 
input signals....

90Specifications
 NOTE: The lamp life rating for any projector is a measure of brightness 
degradation only, and is not a specification for the time it takes a lamp to fail 
and cease light output. Lamp life is defined as the time it takes for more than 50 
percent of a lamp sample population to have brightness decrease by 
approximately 50 percent of the rated lumens for the specified lamp. The lamp 
life rating is not guaranteed in any way. The actual operating life span of a 
projector lamp will vary...