Lenovo C500 User Guide

Chapter 2. Setting up the projector 
This chapter provides information on positioning the projector, connecting a computer source, using the 
projector with Microsoft Windows, and displaying and adjusting a computer source image. 
Starting and shutting down the projector 
Please follow the steps below to start your projector, and to shut off the projector. 
 
Attention:   Before moving the projector, be sure to power down the projector normally and disconnect 
the projector from the main power source....

8.   
 When the ″Power off″ message appears, press the Power button again to switch off power. 
 
 
 
Note:   This operation can be cancelled by pressing a button other than the Power button. 
Note: 
 Leave the power cable plugged in for at least 2-5 minutes, or until the Ready LED stops 
flashing, to allow the projector to return to room temperature before placing the projector 
inside the soft case. Placing the projector into the case too soon after switching off the power 
could cause the projector to...

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Adjusting the projector level and height 
To adjust the projector level and height, complete the following procedure: 
1.   
 To raise the height of the projector 
A, lift the projector and press the height-adjuster buttons
B. The 
leveling legs
Cdrop down. 
2. 
 
 To lower the level of the projector, press the height-adjuster buttons and press down on the top of the 
projector. 
3. 
 
 Fine adjustment for level and height can be made by rotating the leveling legs.
 
 
 
Adjusting the image 
To adjust...

Keystone
Volume
Mute
4.   
 If you press the keystone buttons on the projector or remote, the keystone control appears. 
 
 
   
5. 
 
 Use the up/down buttons to adjust the keystone.
Note:
   The C500 Projector features automatic keystone correction. For more information, see Chapter 5, 
“On-Screen Display menu controls,” on page 5-1. 
Image resolution 
The projected image resolution is 1024 x 768 (XGA). The projector is compatible with screen resolutions 
up to 1280 x 1024 (SXGA). If your computer...

3.   
 Press the Mute button (on the remote control only) to turn off the volume. Press the Mute button 
again to turn off mute. The OSD displays when Mute is activated.
 
 
 
 
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Chapter 3. Connecting devices to the projector 
This chapter provides information on connecting devices to the C500 projector. 
Connecting devices 
Computers and video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Check the user ’s 
manual of the connecting device to confirm that it has the appropriate output connector. 
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A DVI-I Connect the supplied...

Connecting to a USB device 
To control your computer mouse using the projector remote control, connect the projector to the computer 
with a USB cable as shown below. 
   
 
Note:   The USB mouse function is only supported with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP 
operating systems.
 
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Chapter 4. Using the projector features 
This chapter provides information on using the remote control, audio, keypad buttons, and other 
projector features. 
Using the remote control 
The remote uses two provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the back 
of the remote, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the 
cover. 
   
 
CAUTION: 
To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly into the remote control...

6 Enter Changes OSD settings 

7 Up cursor Navigates and changes OSD settings. Up arrow when connected through USB 
to a PC and when OSD is off. 

8 Right cursor Navigates and changes OSD settings. Right arrow when connected through 
USB to a PC and when OSD is off. 

9 Cursor pad Moves the on-screen cursor (when connected through USB to a PC) 

10 Keystone top Corrects image trapezoid effect (wider top) 

11 Keystone bottom Corrects image trapezoid effect (wider bottom) 

12 Mute Silences the...