Troubleshooting Your Projector - Dell 1800MP Owner's Manual

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 is turned on.
• Ensure the external graphics port is enabled.
If you are using a Dell portable computer,
press (Fn+F8). For other
computers, see your respective
documentation.
• Ensure that all the cables are securely
connected. See Connecting Your Projector
on page 7.
• 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 35).
• Use Test Pattern in the Preferences menu.
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are
correct.
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