Lenovo C500 User Guide

CD and DVD drive safety 
CD and DVD drives spin discs at a high speed. If a CD or DVD is cracked or otherwise physically 
damaged, it is possible for the disc to break apart or even shatter when the CD drive is in use. To protect 
against possible injury due to this situation, and to reduce the risk of damage to your machine, do the 
following: 
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 Always store CD/DVD discs in their original packaging 
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 Always store CD/DVD discs out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat sources 
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Chapter 1. Product description 
The Lenovo C500 projector can be used for both business presentations and home entertainment and is 
easy to connect, use, and maintain. Some main features of this projector are: 
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 Bright (3200 lumen) and brilliant images from the DLP technology and XGA-native resolution. 
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 Clear and sharp images with a high contrast ratio of 2000:1. 
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 Three lamp brightness modes (boost, normal, and economy), automatic vertical keystone correction, 
dual PC inputs and a...

Packing checklist 
In addition to this user ’s guide, your option package contains the following: 
   
 
 
 
1 Projector with lamp housing and lens cap 

2 Remote control 

3 Tw o AAA batteries 

4 USB cable 

5 S-video cable 

6 Video cable (DVI-A) to VGA 

7 Audio cable (mini jack-to-RCA) 

8 Power cord 

9 Composite video cable 

10 User ’s guide and installation CD 

11 Multi-language quick start guide 

12 Carrying case 

13 Carrying case strap
   
If any of the items listed above are...

Important: 
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 Avoid using the projector in dusty environments 
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 Leave the power cable plugged in (for 2-5 minutes) until the projector returns to room temperature 
before placing the projector inside the soft case. Placing the projector into the case too soon after 
switching off the power could cause the projector to overheat and will shorten lamp life. 
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 Be sure to attach the lens cap before placing the projector into the soft case to avoid damaging the lens.
Projector features 
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1 Keystone/Down cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (widens bottom) effect 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 

2 VOL-/Left cursor Decreases volume 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 

3 Keystone/Up cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (widens top) effect 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 

4 Enter Changes settings in the OSD 

5 VOL+/Right cursor Increases volume 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD...

1 DVI-I Connect the supplied DVI cable from a computer 

2 RGB IN Connect a VGA cable (not supplied) from a computer 

3 RGB out Connect to an external monitor 

4 RS-232 Service port, not intended for personal use 

5 USB Connect the USB cable from a computer 

6 Audio-in Connect the audio cable from an input device 

7 Power connector Connect the supplied power cord 

8 RJ-45 Connect the projector to a cable or network 

9 IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 

10Audio-out...

1 Height adjuster buttons Push to release leveling legs 

2 Leveling legs Adjusters drop down when you push adjuster buttons, these may be rotated 
for fine adjustment 

3 Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector to the ceiling
   
 
Attention:   For ceiling installations, use approved mounting hardware and M4 screws with a maximum 
screw depth of 6 mm (1/4 inch). To allow for proper ventilation, keep a distance of 50 cm (20 inches) 
from walls and ceiling....