Compaq IPAQ Microportable Projector MP3800 Users Guide

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Using the Projector
Setting Up the Projector
Follow the instructions below and on the following pages to set 
up the projector. Separate setup instructions are described for the 
following products:
■Notebook computers
■Desktop computers
■Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with VGA capability
The projector is hot pluggable and can be connected to any input 
source while the source is in use.
Place the projector on a stable desk, table, tripod, or ceiling...

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Balancing the Projector
The projector has a built-in elevator foot used to balance and 
elevate the projector. Always balance the projector before 
connecting any device to it.
Turn the elevator foot sideways to balance the projector.
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of the projector tipping or overturning, 
always turn the elevator foot 90° from its original position before 
pressing the elevator button. Refer to the “Adjusting...

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Connecting the Projector to a Notebook 
Computer
1. Connect one end of the projector signal cable into the back of 
the projector and the other end to the DVI connector 
1A or 
the VGA connector 
1B on the notebook computer and 
tighten the screws.
✎Be sure the signal cable aligns with the connector. Do not force 
the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal cable 
or the projector.
2. Connect one end of the power...

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Connecting the Projector to a Desktop Computer
1. Connect one end of the projector signal cable into the back of 
the projector and the other end to the DVI connector 
1A or 
the VGA connector 
1B on the desktop computer and tighten 
the screws.
✎Be sure the signal cable aligns with the connector. Do not force 
the cable onto the connector or you may damage the signal cable 
or the projector.
2. Connect one end of the power...

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Connecting the Projector to a Compaq iPAQ 
Pocket PC
To connect the projector to a Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, the 
Pocket PC must have a male connector adapter and a VGA-out 
PC Card with a 15-pin connector.
The VGA-out PC Card with the 15-pin connector is not included 
with the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC. For information on purchasing 
the optional VGA-out PC Card, contact your Compaq authorized 
dealer or reseller. To locate a...

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Powering On the Projector
1. Make sure the power cord and signal cable are securely 
connected.
2. Make sure the projector is perpendicular to the projection 
screen.
✎If the projector cannot be placed perpendicular to the screen, use 
the Image Control adjustment in the OSD menu to adjust 
horizontal keystoning. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the On-Screen 
Display Menu,” for more information
3. Remove the lens cap 
1 from the...

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5. Power on your source (computer, Pocket PC, VCR, etc.) and 
launch the software application being used to display images 
on the projection screen. If applicable, press the Function key 
on the computer designated for external display.
✎When the startup screen disappears, the video from the attached 
computer displays. If there is no incoming video, the “No Source 
Found. Please Check Signal Cable” message will display on...

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Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the Power/Standby button 1 to turn off the 
projector lamp.
The message “Going to Standby” displays and the LED on 
the 
Power/Standby button blinks amber. Allow the projector to 
cool down.
ÄCAUTION: Wait until you see a steady amber LED (approximately 
45 seconds) before turning the projector back on. Failure to follow this 
caution can result in damage to the projector.
2. Once the...

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Adjusting the Projected Image
There are three ways to adjust the projected image:
■Adjusting the projector height
■Adjusting the image size
■Adjusting the projector focus
Adjusting the Projector Height
The projector has a built-in elevator foot that can raise the 
projector approximately 1 inch (2.54 cm).
ÄCAUTION: If the projector is mounted to a tripod, do not use the 
elevator foot.
To adjust the height:
1. Raise the...

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2. To lower the display angle, press the elevator button again 
and press down on the projector to lower it.
ÄCAUTION: Failure to press the elevator button before adjusting the 
elevator foot can result in damage to the elevator mechanism.
The projector is capable of correcting for vertical keystone 
(trapezoidal) distortion caused when the projector is tilted upward 
or downward from its normal horizontal position. This...