Lenovo Thinkvision E500 Projector User Manual

Item Description 
Lamp Hours Number of hours the lamp has been in use 
Lamp Mode Press the cursor left/right button to select 
Lamp mode: 
v   
 Normal 
v 
 
 Eco 
Lamp Hour Reset After replacing the lamp, this item should be 
reset.
 
 
 
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Appendix A. Maintenance 
This chapter provides information on projector maintenance. 
Cleaning the lens 
To clean the lens, complete the following procedure: 
1.   
 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. 
Note: 
 Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and do not apply the 
cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh 
chemicals might scratch the lens. 
2. 
 
 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. If you do not 
intend...

3.   
 Remove the two screws from the lamp module as shown. 
4. 
 
 Lift the module handle up as shown. 
 
 
   
5. 
 
 Pull firmly on the module handle to remove the lamp module as shown. 
 
 
   
6. 
 
 Reverse steps 1 through 5 to install the new lamp module.
 
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Attention 
This product contains a Metal Arc Lamp, which contains Mercury. Dispose of 
it as required by local ordinances and regulations. 
The USA restricts or prohibits the disposal of some or all lamps containing 
mercury in the municipal waste stream. Please visit www.lamprecycle.org for 
more information on specific state disposal requirements and recycling 
facilities. 
For users in Connecticut, please call Northeast Lamp Recycling toll-free at 
1-888-657-5267 to place an order for the delivery of...

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Appendix B. Troubleshooting 
The following table provides troubleshooting information for the projector. In some 
cases, more than one possible solution is provided. Tr y the solutions in the order 
they are presented. When the problem is solved, you can skip the additional 
solutions. 
 Table B-1. Troubleshooting 
Problem Solution 
No image appears on the screen. v   
 Verify the settings on your notebook or desktop PC 
v 
 
 Turn off all equipment and power up again in the 
correct order. 
The image is...

Table B-1. Troubleshooting (continued) 
Problem Solution 
The lamp goes off. v   
 Power surges can cause the lamp to turn off. Press 
the Power button twice to turn off the projector. 
When the Lamp Ready LED is on, press the Power 
button. 
v 
 
 Replace the lamp module. 
v 
 
 Put the old lamp back in the projector and have the 
projector serviced. 
The projector does not respond to 
the remote control. v 
 
 Direct the remote control towards the remote sensors 
on the projector. 
v 
 
 Ensure the...

Table B-3. Power LED error messages (continued) 
Power LED number of flashes Explanation 
6 Fan error. Refer to Lamp-ready LED to determine 
which fan. 
7 Lamp cover open 
8 DLP driver error.
 
 
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