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Troubleshooting Your Projector

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4 Troubleshooting Your Projector If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Problem No image appears on the screen Possible Solution • Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the projector turned on. • Ensure the external graphics port is enabled. If you are using a Dell portable computer, press . For other computers, see your documentation. • Ensure that all the cables are securely connected. See "Connecting Your Projector" on page 8." • Ensure that the pins of the connectors are not bent or broken. • Ensure that the lamp is securely installed (see "Changing the Lamp" on page 46"). • Run Self-diagnostic test. See "Self-diagnostic for Video" on page 46. Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct. Troubleshooting Your Projector 43

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Troubleshooting Your Projector
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Troubleshooting Your Projector
If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting
tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Problem
Possible Solution
No image appears on the
screen
Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the
projector turned on.
Ensure the external graphics port is enabled.
If you are using a Dell portable computer,
press
. For other computers, see your
documentation.
Ensure that all the cables are securely
connected. See "Connecting Your Projector"
on page 8."
Ensure that the pins of the connectors are
not bent or broken.
Ensure that the lamp is securely installed
(see "Changing the Lamp" on page 46").
Run Self-diagnostic test. See "Self-diagnostic
for Video" on page 46. Ensure that the colors
of the test pattern are correct.