Changing The Lamp - Dell 1201MP Owner's Manual

Changing the Lamp

Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life
in full power operation. Replacement suggested!" appears on the screen. If this
problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell. For more information see,
"Contacting Dell".
CAUTION:
The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replace
the lamp until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at least
30 minutes.
Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord.
1
Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
2
Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp cover and remove the cover.
3
CAUTION:
If the lamp has shattered, be careful as the broken pieces are
sharp and can cause injury. Remove all broken pieces from the projector and
dispose or recycle according to state, local or federal law. Go to
www.dell.com/hg for addtitional information.
Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp.
4
CAUTION:
Do not touch the bulb or the
lamp glass at any time. Projector lamps are
very fragile and may shatter if touched.
Pull up the lamp by its metal handle.
5
NOTE:
Dell may require that lamps replaced
under warranty be returned to Dell.
Replace with the new lamp.
6
Tighten the two screws that secure the lamp.
7
Place the lamp cover and tighten the two
8
screws.
Reset the lamp usage time by selecting Yes for
9
Lamp Reset icon in the OSD Management tab
(refer to Management Menu in Owner's Manual)
CAUTION:
PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST
BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR
LAMP SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION, CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.
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