Epson PowerLite 810p User Manual - Page 35

Shutting Down the Projector

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Shutting Down the Projector When you've finished using the projector, follow the recommended procedure to shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and protects the projector from possible overheating. 1. If you've connected a computer or laptop and it's displaying only through the projector (the computer's monitor is disconnected or turned off), shut down the computer first; otherwise you may not be able to see your computer's display to shut it down properly. 2. To turn off the projector, press the red Power button on the projector or remote control. note When the projector has not received any input signals for 30 minutes, it automatically turns off the projector lamp and enters "sleep mode." This conserves electricity, cools the projector, and extends the life of the lamp. If you are done using the projector, unplug the power cord. If you want to start projecting again, press the Power button. power light Power button You see a confirmation message. (If you don't want to turn it off, press any other button.) 3. Press the Power button again. The power light flashes orange for about a minute as the projector cools down. When the projector has cooled, the orange light stays on and the exhaust fan shuts off. If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until the orange light stops flashing. Then press the Power button. 4. If you extended the front foot, press the foot adjust button to retract it. 5. Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord. 6. If you're using a VCR or other video source, turn it off after you turn off the projector. 7. Disconnect all equipment, and store the projector in a protective case. caution To avoid damaging the projector or lamp, never unplug the power cord when the power light is green or flashing orange. Using the Projector 29

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Using the Projector
29
Shutting Down the Projector
When you
ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended
procedure to shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and
protects the projector from possible overheating.
1.
If you
ve connected a computer or laptop and it
s displaying only
through the projector (the computer
s monitor is disconnected or
turned off), shut down the computer first; otherwise you may not
be able to see your computer
s display to shut it down properly.
2.
To turn off the projector, press the red
Power
button on the
projector or remote control.
You see a confirmation message. (If you don
t want to turn it off,
press any other button.)
3.
Press the
Power
button again. The power light flashes orange for
about a minute as the projector cools down. When the projector
has cooled, the orange light stays on and the exhaust fan shuts off.
If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until the orange
light stops flashing. Then press the
Power
button.
4.
If you extended the front foot, press the foot adjust button to
retract it.
5.
Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord.
6.
If you
re using a VCR or other video source, turn it off after you
turn off the projector.
7.
Disconnect all equipment, and store the projector in a protective
case.
note
When the projector has not
received any input signals for
30 minutes, it automatically
turns off the projector lamp
and enters
sleep mode.
This
conserves electricity, cools the
projector, and extends the life
of the lamp. If you are done
using the projector, unplug
the power cord. If you want
to start projecting again, press
the
Power
button.
Power button
power light
caution
To avoid damaging the
projector or lamp, never
unplug the power cord when
the power light is green or
flashing orange.