3M MPro150 Operator's Manual

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Page 1 MPro150 ™...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Spreadsheet Files ... 34 Presentation Files ... 36 Media Files ... 38 Photo View ... 40 Settings ... 41 Updating Software... 45 Cleaning the Projector ... 47 Troubleshooting ... 48 Specifications ... 50 Limited Warranty ... 52 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 4: Intended Use Statement
Intended Use Statement The 3M Pocket Projector MPro150 is designed to operate with the 3M-specified battery and ™ 3M power adapter in normal office or home environments. • 10˚–30˚C (50˚–86˚F) • 10–80% RH (without condensation) • 0–1829 m (0–6000 feet) above sea level The ambient operating environment should be free of airborne smoke, grease, oil and other contaminants that can affect the operation or performance of the projector.
Page 5 Warning To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage: • Do not modify this product in any way. Use only 3M-approved replacement components. • Do not attempt to service this projector other than battery replacement. There are no user-serviceable parts other than the battery. Service to be performed only by a 3M-authorized service provider using 3M-approved system components.
Page 6 • Do not immerse the battery in water or allow it to get wet. • Do not reverse the positive(+) and negative(-) terminals. • Do not connect the battery directly to a wall outlet. Use only the 3M-specified wall charger or automobile charger.
Page 8: Introduction
Microsoft® PowerPoint® and Adobe® PDF, as well as standard movie and music files. Using the interchangeable microSD card, you can load your presentation from a computer, cell phone, or smartphone and view it on the 3M MPro150 projector.
Page 9: Package Contents
3M Pocket Projector MPro150 Table-Top Tripod Rechargeable Battery Carrying Pouch Outlet Adapters (4) Power Adapter AV Adapters (3) Product Warranty and Safety Guide Quick Start Guide AV Cable VGA-Audio Cable MicroSD Memory Card USB Cable © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 10: Parts
Enter Button Back Button Power Button Status Indicator microSD Card Slot Focus Wheel Lens Speaker DC Power Input Mini USB Port Headphone Jack VGA-AV Input Battery Cover Tripod Socket Flip Stand ™ Pocket Projector MPro150 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting Started Install Battery The 3M MPro150 projector comes with a rechargeable battery. The battery should be fully charged before using the projector with the battery. To install the battery: slide the back cover off, insert the battery, and reinstall the cover.
Page 12 The power adapter is used to charge the battery or power the projector. There are four outlet adapters to give you the flexibility to power the 3M MPro150 in most countries. You can also power the projector with the 3M MPro150 car charger, available separately.
Page 13 Pocket Projector MPro150 Charge the Battery In normal brightness mode, the 3M MPro150 rechargeable battery gives you up to two hours of battery life. When the battery needs to be charged, the status indicator will flash red or the low battery message will display. The battery should be fully charged before using the MPro150 projector.
Page 14 Do not store a fully discharged battery because it may lose the ability to be recharged. • Do not store a fully charged battery because it may lose the ability to be recharged to full power. ™ Pocket Projector MPro150 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 15: Making Connections
The 3M MPro150 projector will display informational icons depending on the input device and signal being detected. If no devices or input cables are connected to the projector, the home screen will display. The 3M MPro150 was designed to operate with the 3M VGA and AV cables only.
Page 16: Connecting To A Component Video Device
Connecting to a Component Video Device For component video input, you must purchase the optional 3M MPro150 Component AV Cable. This cable sends a higher quality video signal for the best possible image. Connect the component AV cable to the projector’s VGA-AV input.
Page 18: Connecting To A Computer
VGA, SVGA, XGA, and WXGA resolutions. For best results, set the computer’s resolution to SVGA (800x600). Connect the VGA cable to the MPro150 projector. Connect the VGA cable to the computer’s video and audio outputs. Set the computer resolution to one of the supported resolutions.
Page 19: Basic Operating Instructions
Press and hold the power button for three seconds. Release the power button when the projected image is gone. The projector is off when the status indicator is off or flashing amber. When the status indicator flashes amber, the battery is charging. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved. 00:00:03...
Page 20: Status Indicator Light
The projector has overheated and needs to cool, Flashes red or the projector can not turn on because the battery needs to be charged, or the battery needs to be re-installed. ™ Pocket Projector MPro150 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 21 The projector detects computer input signal and displays the input resolution and refresh rate 800x600 60Hz The projector does not support the video signal. The projector is measuring and synchronizing to video input signal. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 22: Adjusting Image Size
Adjusting Image Size The 3M MPro150 projector can project a diagonal image of 8 to 50 inches (203–1270 mm). Refer to the chart for associated dimensions. Diagonal SIze Image Width 8 in (20.32 cm) 6 3/8 in (16.2 cm) 14 in (35.56 cm) 11 1/4 in (28.4 cm)
Page 23 When Connected to a Video Source Press the LEFT button on the directional pad to switch between low brightness (conserves battery power) and normal brightness. An icon will appear on the screen to indicate the current setting. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 24: Adjusting The Volume
The amount of charge currently in the battery displays in the status bar battery icon at the top of the home screen. To display the battery status while connected to a video source, press the RIGHT button on the directional pad. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 25 ™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Attaching the Tripod The projector includes a table-top tripod that mounts to the bottom of the projector. Tip: The 3M MPro150 projector will attach to most camera tripods. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 26 Transfer Files to Projector The 3M MPro150 has 1 GB of internal memory. To access the projector’s internal memory or the microSD Card memory: Connect the USB cable to the projector. Connect the USB cable to the computer. Turn on the projector The projector will be detected as a removable drive labeled “MPro150”...
Page 27 Using the microSD Card Slot The 3M MPro150 projector has a microSD card slot that can read up to a 16 GB card. You can either place files on the card before you insert it into the projector’s card slot or while the projector is connected to a USB port on a computer.
Page 28: Basic File Operations
Sort icon. Here you can sort by name, by date, and by size. Brightness mode. Here you can change the brightness mode. Current fi le list view being displayed. Current volume level Current battery level ™ Pocket Projector MPro150 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 29 View all fi les and folders on internal and SD card memory. (See “File List” on page 30.) View all PDF documents on internal and SD card memory. (See “Document and PDF Files” on page 32.) Open the Settings Menu. (See “Settings” on page 41.) © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 30: File List
Press the ENTER button to the open the fi le. Note: Only nine fi les and/or folders display at a time. Press the up/down button to view the remaining fi les. There are only 9 lines of information. ™ Pocket Projector MPro150 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 31: Delete A File
The SD memory card file list will appear. If there are no readable files, the projector will display “NO FILES ON SD CARD”. Return To Home Screen Press the BACK button to return to the home screen. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 32: Document And Pdf Files
Document and PDF Files The 3M MPro150 projector uses the Piscel FileViewer to open and view Microsoft® Word files and Adobe PDF files. Document File Support Supported Versions The file viewer supports Microsoft® Word 95, Microsoft® Word 97, Microsoft® Word 2000, Microsoft®...
Page 33 When the page is not magnified, press the UP and DOWN buttons on the directional pad to scroll through the document pages. Return to File List Press the BACK button to return to the home screen. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 34: Spreadsheet Files
2000, Microsoft® Excel® 2003, and Microsoft® Excel® 2007 xls and xlsx files. Font and Number Support The 3M MPro150 projector has limited font and number support and the file viewer will automatically substitute unsupported fonts or numbers. Embedded Objects Support The file viewer supports autoshape, lines, pictures, and Microsoft®...
Page 35 When the page is 1x magnified, press the UP and DOWN button on directional pad to select another worksheet in the workbook. Return to File List Press the BACK button to return to the home screen. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 36: Presentation Files
Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2000, Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2003, and Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2007 ppt and pptx files. Font Support The 3M MPro150 projector has limited font support and the file viewer will automatically substitute unsupported fonts. Font substitutions may cause the presentation slide layout to look differently on the projector.
Page 37 Tip: If the document file contains special fonts or formatting, save the file in PDF file format and embed the fonts. The embedded fonts will be part of the file and eliminate font substitutions. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 38: Media Files
MPro150 projector can read and decode. Video and Audio File Support The table shows the file containers and video and audio formats that the 3M MPro150 projector supports. Because of differences in video and audio encoders, some of these files that are listed may still not play.
Page 39 Press the RIGHT button on the directional pad to skip to the next file. Press the LEFT button to skip to the previous file. Return to File List Press the BACK button to return to the home screen. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 40: Photo View
Photo File Support The 3M MPro150 projector can open and display bitmap (.bmp) and jpeg (.jpg) files. The projector supports up to a two megapixel bitmap file or a ten megapixel jpeg file. View a Photo Use the directional pad buttons to select a photo you wish to view.
Page 41: Settings
Below is a list of menu items and their options. Video Playback Options Music Playback Options Picture Slideshow Options Slide Interval Setting Language Software Updater © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 42 Repeat This One: Plays the selected file continuously. When in this mode, use the ENTER button to pause the playback or the BACK button to return to the file list. ™ Pocket Projector MPro150 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 43 Play This Once: Plays the selected file one time and returns to the media file list. Repeat This One: Play the selected file continuously. When in this mode, use the ENTER button to pause the playback or the BACK button to return to the file list. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 44: Language Options
Press the ENTER button to toggle through 3, 5, 10, 30, and 60 seconds. Language Options Press the ENTER to toggle through the available languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese or Japanese. ™ Pocket Projector MPro150 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 45: Updating Software
™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Updating Software If a software update becomes available, 3M will post the file and instructions on the 3M Pocket Projector website. The following instructions will step you through upgrading the MPro150 projector. What You Need For The Update:...
Page 46 Select the software update icon and press the ENTER button. Select the YES button and press the ENTER button. The update will begin and will take about 10 minutes to complete. ™ Pocket Projector MPro150 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 47: Cleaning The Projector
Cleaning the Projector Turn off the projector and disconnect power and other cables. Use a soft cloth, such as the 3M If the dust is difficult to remove, dampen the cloth with clean water and then wipe the projector clean. Then use a clean cloth to dry the projector.
Page 48: Troubleshooting
The battery needs to be charged or reinstalled. See “Charge the Battery” on page 13. The image is not visible or is very dim. • The 3M MPro150 projector is a battery-operated device and requires controlled lighting conditions. The image may appear very dim in brightly lit rooms. •...
Page 49 “VGA-Audio cable” icon. See “Video Mode Icons” on page 21. • The video output on some devices is turned off by default. Please refer to the device’s documentation for details on enabling the video output. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 50: Specifications
(130 x 60 x 25 mm) 5.6 oz (160 g) ¼" - 20 50 – 86°F (10-30°C) Temperature Range Humidity Range 10–80% RH without condensation Altitude Range Sea Level to 1,829 m (6000') ™ Pocket Projector MPro150 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 51 VGA Cable Car Charger Component AV cable 3M Adapter Cable for Apple® Portable Presentation Binder © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved. Specification Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery 3.7V 2200 mAh, 8.1 Wh 62.4 x 53.8 x 10.5 mm Resolution (width x height)
Page 52: Limited Warranty
3M. If the product is repaired, 3M will repair the defective part(s) with a new or used part(s). If the 3M product is replaced, 3M will replace the 3M product with the same or equivalent model and with a new or refurbished 3M product. In the case of an approved warranty claim, the replacement 3M product will carry only the remaining term of the original 3M product’s warranty period as stated above.
Page 53 0–1829 m (0–6000 feet) above sea level The air intake and exhaust vent must be clear of obstructions. Inadequate air ventilation will cause the 3M product to malfunction or will cause damage to the 3M product which will void the warranty.
Page 54 What 3M Will Do To Correct Problems: • If your 3M product requires service, 3M will ask you to bring or send the 3M product, securely packaged in its original container or equivalent, along with proof of the date of original purchase, to your 3M Service Dealer or 3M Service Center.
Page 55 Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CE Statement ElectroMagnectic Compatibility Statement: Meets 2004/108/EC Directive Low Voltage Directive: Meets 2006-95-EC Directive. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Page 56: Weee Statement
3M. Trademarks 3M and the 3M logo are trademarks of 3M Company. Picsel, Picsel Powered, Picsel Cube Logo are Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of the Picsel Group of Companies. Adobe and the Adobe logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Page 58 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. Projection Systems 3M Austin Center 6801 River Place Blvd. Austin, TX 78726-9000 866-631-1656 www.3M.com/meetings meetings@mmm.com Please Recycle. Printed in USA. © 3M 2010. All Rights Reserved. 78-6971-1515-8-A...

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