Dell 1800MP Owner's Manual - Page 13

3 Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. The power button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 7. 3 Press the power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 17 to locate the power button). The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds. 4 Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The projector automatically detects your source. If the "Searching for signal..." message appears on the screen, ensure that the appropriate cables are securely connected. If you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the Source button on the remote control or control panel to select the desired source. Turning Your Projector Off NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the following procedure. 1 Press the power button. 2 Press the power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 60 seconds. 3 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. NOTE: If you press the power button while the projector is running, the "Power Off the Lamp?" message appears on the screen. To clear the message, press any button on the control panel or ignore the message; the message disappears after 3 seconds. Using Your Projector 13