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Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information
Use the Info menu to view information about the display settings of 
your computer and the number of hours the lamp has been used. 
Press the 
Menu button and highlight the Info menu. 
You see the lamp usage hours and various input signal settings on the 
right. 
The life span of the lamp is about 2000 hours if the 
Brightness 
Control
 setting in the Setting menu is set to High (default), and 
3000 hours if the 
Brightness Control setting is...

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Solving Problems with the Image 
or Sound
No image appears on the screen.
■Check that the Power light is green, not flashing. 
■The projector may be in standby or sleep mode. If the Power 
light is orange, press the P
Power button to turn the projector 
on.
■If the power was switched off and then on again, the projector 
may be cooling down. Wait until the 
Power light stops flashing 
and remains orange; then press the P
Power button again.
■Press the A/V Mute button on the remote...

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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...

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■Press the Resize button on the remote control.
■Press the Esc button on the remote control to cancel the E-Zoom 
function.
■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 86.
■Windows:
Right-click the desktop, select 
Properties, click the Settings 
tab, and select a different resolution. 
■Mac OS X:...

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■The video signal may be split between the computer and the 
projector. If you notice a decline in the projected image quality 
when the image is displayed simultaneously on your notebook 
computer and the projector, turn off the notebook’s LCD display.
■Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Signal menu 
(see page 49).
The image is blurry.
■There may be dirt or smears on the lens. Clean the lens as 
described on page 60.
■Adjust the focus using the focus ring (see page...

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Tracking to eliminate vertical bands. 
3. Adjust the 
Sync setting to increase the image sharpness. 
The image is too light or dark, or colors are incorrect.
■If you’re displaying a computer image, use the Color Mode 
option in the projector’s Image menu to adjust the color (see 
page 46). 
■If you’re displaying video, adjust the Color Adjustment and 
Color Mode settings on the Image menu. You can also try 
adjusting the 
Color Saturation, ABS Color Temp, and Tint...

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■Try adjusting the Volume setting in the Setting menu (see 
page 50).
■If you’re using a VCR or other video source, make sure the 
volume is not turned all the way down or muted. Also, make sure 
the cables are connected correctly, as described on page 41.
■If your presentation includes computer audio, make sure the 
volume control on your computer is not turned all the way down 
or muted. If you’re using the audio cable, make sure it is securely 
connected to both the projector and...

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■If any buttons are held for longer than 30 seconds, the remote 
enters sleep mode. Release any button that is held to wake the 
remote. 
Where To Get Help
Epson provides these technical support services:
Internet Support 
Visit Epson’s support website at www.epson.com/support and select 
your product for solutions to common problems. You can download 
utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or 
e-mail Epson with your questions.
Visit...

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Before you call for support, please have the following information 
ready:
■Product name (EX100) 
■Product serial number (located on the projector)
■Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase
■Computer or video configuration
■Description of the problem
Purchase Supplies and Accessories
You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an 
Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 
800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can...

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