Troubleshooting Display Problems
Follow these guidelines if you're having trouble displaying an image.
You Can't Project an Image
If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the
try the following:
Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in
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Chapter 3.
Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the lens
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cap is off.
If you've connected more than one computer and/or video source,
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you may need to press one of the
projector's control panel or the remote control to select the
correct source. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up
after pressing the button.)
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If you're using a PC laptop, press the function key on your
keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be
labelled
CRT/LCD
to hold down the
Fn
the projector to sync up after changing the setting.
The Projector and Laptop Don't Display the
Same Image
If you're projecting from a laptop, and you can't see your image on the
projection screen and on your computer at the same time, follow these
guidelines.
If you're using a PC laptop:
On most systems, there's a function key that lets you toggle
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between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at
the same time. It may be labelled
as
. You may have to hold down the
it. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing
the setting.
Source
or have an icon such as
key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for
CRT/LCD
message,
No Signal
buttons on the
. You may have
or with an icon such
key while pressing
Fn
Displaying and Adjusting the Image
No Signal
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