Using The Buttons; Cleaning The Lens; Cleaning The Projector - Epson PowerLite 500c Specifications

This table summarizes the functions on the remote control.
Button Function
Power Starts or stops the projector.
Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the
screen.
A/V mute Turns off the audio and video, displaying the black, blue
or user logo background.
E-Zoom Enlarges or reduces the image size from 1x to 4x (in 24
steps). Pressing the right side of the button enlarges the
image, pressing the left side of the button reduces the
image. To display a portion of an enlarged image which is
outside the display area, press the Enter button and scroll
the image to the desired location.
R/C ON/OFF Turns the remote control on or off.
button 1 Places an arrow or cursor stamp on the screen.
button 2 Draws a box.
button 3 Draws a horizontal or vertical line (marker tool).
button 4 Draws a freehand line.
button 5 Erases drawing effects.
Enter Use the Enter button to navigate the menus or use the
(pointer button) remote as a mouse pointer when the projector is
connected to the computer with the mouse cable. When
the image source is Computer, the Enter button acts as a
mouse left-click.
Illumination Illuminates all buttons on the remote control.
Esc Stops the current function. Pressing Esc while viewing a
menu or the online help displays the previous screen or
menu. When the image source is Computer, the Esc
button acts as a mouse right-click.
Menu Displays or hides the menu.
Comp Switches to Computer image.
S-Video Switches to S-Video image.
Auto Optimizes the computer image.
P in P Displays a video or S-video image in a subscreen on the
main display. Use the Enter button to reposition the
Picture in Picture (P in P) screen, or the E-Zoom button to
enlarge or reduce the image. Changes made to the P in P
screen location and size are automatically carried over to
the next P in P session.
Help Displays the online help menu.
Video Switches to Video image.
Resize Switches the display dot mode and resize mode for VGA,
UXGA, SVGA, and SXGA input. You cannot resize the
image if the input resolution matches the output resolution
of the projector.
– Volume + Adjusts the volume.
The projector may not respond to remote control commands
Note:
in these conditions: the R/C (remote control) ON/OFF switch is
in the OFF position; batteries are weak; ambient light is too
bright; a certain type of fluorescent light is present; a strong light
source (such as direct sunlight) shines into the infrared receiver; or
other equipment emitting infrared energy is present (such as a
radiant room heater). Correct these conditions to use the remote
control.
EPSON PowerLite 500c/700c/710c Projector

Using the Buttons

Power
The following table summarizes the functions of the buttons
on top of the projector:
Button Function
Power Starts or stops projection.
Help Displays the online help menu.
Source Switches between Computer, Video, and S-video
sources.
Enter Selects a menu option when the Help menu is
displayed.
– Keystone + Adjusts a trapezoid distorted image to normal,
correction up to a ±15° tilt.
Select Scrolls through options when the Help menu is
displayed.

Cleaning the Lens

Warning: Before you clean any part of the projector, turn off the Warning: Warning: Warning:
projector and unplug the power cord. Never open any cover on the
projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical
voltages in the projector can injure you severely. Do not try to
service this product yourself, except as specifically explained in this
Product Information Guide. Refer all other servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
Lightly wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
To remove dirt or smears on the lens, moisten a soft cloth
with an alcohol-based cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface.

Cleaning the Projector

To clean the projector, first unplug the power cord. To
remove dirt or dust, wipe the projector with a soft, dry, lint-
free cloth. To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft
cloth with water and a neutral detergent. Then wipe the
projector.
Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other chemical
detergents. These can cause the projector to warp.
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