Epson Powerlite 6110i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Resetting the Lamp Timer
After you replace the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer using the 
projector’s menu. 
1. Plug the projector in and turn it on.
2. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, select Reset Lamp 
Hours
 from the Reset menu, then press Enter.
3. When you see the confirmation message, select
 Yes, then press 
Enter.
4. When you’re finished, press 
Menu to exit the menu system. 
Transporting the Projector
The projector contains many glass and...

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Solving Problems
This chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells 
you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve 
yourself. This chapter explains the following:
■Using the projector’s on-screen help system
■What to do when the projector’s status lights flash
■Solving problems with the image or sound
■Solving password problems
■Solving problems with EMP Monitor
■Solving problems with the remote control
■Contacting technical support 

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Using On-Screen Help
If the image doesn’t look right or your audio isn’t working, you can 
get help by pressing the blue 
? Help button on top of the projector or 
on the remote control. The following choices are available:
■No image appears on the screen
■The image is not in focus
■The image is unsteady
■The image colors don’t look right
■The image is too dark
■The image is distorted
Follow these steps to get help:
1. Press the green 
? Help button on the projector. 
You see the Help...

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If none of the suggestions solves your problem, see additional 
solutions to problems in the following sections.
Checking Projector Status
If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off, wait for it to 
cool (the P Power light stops flashing orange), and unplug it. Then 
plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this doesn’t 
solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector.
What To Do When the Lights Flash
The lights on top of the projector...

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Green 
Flashing orangeIt’s time to replace the lamp. See page 89 for instructions. If you continue 
to use the lamp after the replacement warning, there is an increased 
possibility that the lamp may break.
Green 
OrangeNo air filter. Make sure that the air filter is securely installed; see page 87. 
If the error continues when the air filter is installed, there is a problem 
with the air filter sensor. Stop using the projector, disconnect the power 
cord, and contact Epson as...

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Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information
Use the Info menu to view information about the image source, the 
display settings of your computer, and the number of hours the lamp 
and filter has been used. 
Press the 
Menu button, select Info, then press Enter. 
You see the lamp and air filter usage hours and various input signal 
settings on the right:
The lamp typically lasts about 4000 hours. If the number shown is 
close to that, make sure you have a spare lamp handy. If you’ve...

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Solving Problems with the 
Image or Sound
The   Power light does not come on.
Make sure the power cord is connected securely both at the power 
outlet and the projector. If you have just replaced the lamp, make sure 
the cover is securely fastened.
No image appears on the screen.
■Check that the P Power light is green and not flashing. 
■The projector may be in sleep mode. If the P Power light is 
orange, press the 
Power button to turn the projector on.
■Try pressing the other Power...

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If you’re using a PC notebook:
■Hold down the Fn key on the keyboard and press the function 
key that lets you display on an external monitor. It may have an 
icon such as  , or it may be labelled 
CRT/LCD. Allow a few 
seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it. Check your 
notebook’s manual or online help for details. 
On most systems, the   key lets you toggle between the LCD 
screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time.
■Depending on your computer’s...

100Solving Problems
■Make sure your computer’s resolution setting is correct. Ideally, it 
should be 1024 × 768 to match the projector’s native resolution. 
If this option isn’t available, select one of the other compatible 
video formats listed on page 116.
■Windows:
Right-click the desktop, select 
Properties, click the Settings 
tab, and select a different resolution. 
■Mac OS X:
Open 
System Preferences, double-click Displays, and 
then select a different resolution.
■You also may need to modify...