Dell 1209S User Guide - Page 38

Changing the Lamp CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 6. Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power 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 44. CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replace the lamp until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at least 30 minutes. CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. Projector lamps are very fragile and may shatter if touched. The shattered glass pieces are sharp and can cause injury. CAUTION: If the lamp shatters, remove all broken pieces from the projector and dispose or recycle according to state, local, or federal law. For more information see - www.dell.com/hg. 1 Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord. 2 Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes. 3 Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the cover. 4 Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp. 5 Pull the lamp up by its metal handle. NOTE: Dell™ may require lamps replaced under warranty to be returned to Dell™. Otherwise, contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest deposit site. 6 Replace with the new lamp. 7 Tighten the two screws that secure the lamp. 8 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the two screws. 9 Reset the lamp usage time by selecting "Yes" for Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp tab. (See Lamp menu on page 29) 38 Troubleshooting Your Projector