Securing The Projector - BenQ W1700 User Manual

Securing the projector

Using a security cable lock
The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, such as
the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of
the projector. See item 19 on
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the lock's
documentation for finding out how to use it.
Utilizing the password function
Setting a password
1. Go to SYSTEM SETUP: ADVANCED > Password. Press OK. The PASSWORD page
appears.
2. Highlight Change Password and press OK.
3. The four arrow keys ( ,
4 digits (1, 2, 3, 4). According to the password you desire
to set, press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the
password.
4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new
password.
Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns to the
PASSWORD page.
5. To activate the Power On Lock function, press / to highlight Power On Lock and press
/ to select On. Input the password again.
• The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Make a note of your selected password and keep it in a
safe place in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it.
• Once a password has been set and the power on lock is activated, the projector cannot be used unless the
correct password is entered every time the projector is started.
If you forget the password
If you enter the wrong password, the password error
message will appear, and the INPUT CURRENT
PASSWORD message follows. If you absolutely do not
remember the password, you can use the password recall
procedure. See Entering the password recall procedure on
page 21.
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the
projector will automatically shut down in a short time.
Entering the password recall procedure
1. Press and hold OK for 3 seconds. The projector will
display a coded number on the screen.
2. Write down the number and turn off your projector.
3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode
the number. You may be required to provide proof of
purchase documentation to verify that you are an
authorized user of the projector.
page 8.
, , ) respectively represent
INPUT NEW PASSWORD
Password Error
Please try again.
RECALL PASSWORD
Please write down the recall code,
and contact BenQ
Customer Center.
Recall Code:
255 255 255
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255
Exit
Operation 21