Lenovo Thinkvision E500 Projector User Manual

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Preface 
The ThinkVision ® E500 Projector can be used for both business presentations and 
home entertainment and is easy to connect, use, and maintain. 
In addition to this User ’s Guide, your option package contains the following: 
   
 
 

1 Projector with lamp housing and lens cap included 

2 Remote control 

3 Tw o AAA batteries 

4 USB cable 

5 S-video cable 

6 Video cable (DVI-DB15) to VGA 

7 Audio cable (Mini Jack-to-RCA) 

8 Power cord 

9 Composite video cable 

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If any of the items listed above are missing or damaged, contact your place of 
purchase. 
Note:   Be sure to retain your proof of purchase; it will be required to receive 
warranty service. 
For information on optional accessories for your projector, please go to 
http://www.lenovo.com. 
 
 
Attention 
v   
 Avoid using the projector in dusty environments. 
v 
 
 Do not obstruct the vent openings of the projector. 
v 
 
 Leave the power cable plugged in (for 2-5 minutes) until the projector 
returns to...

Chapter 1. Introduction 
The figures below show the features of the E500 projector. 
 
 

1 Lens/focus 

2 IR receiver 

3Connectors 

4Power cord connector 

5 Leveling foot 

6 Elevator foot 

7 Elevator foot adjuster button
 
 
 
Figure 1-1. Front right view of projector
 
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1 Zoom 

2 Focus 

3 Power 

4 System status LEDs 

5 Control buttons 

6 Source button 

7 Menu button 

8 Auto button 

9 Speaker
 
Figure 1-2. To p view of projector
 
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1 Power (LED) 

2 Ready (LED) 

3 Keystone/Up cursor 

4 Volume/ Right cursor 

5 Enter button 

6 Keystone/ Down cursor 

7 Volume/ Left cursor
   
 
Figure 1-3. To p view of the control buttons and LEDs on the projector.
   
Figure 1-4. Connectors
 
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1 Audio-in 

2 RS-232 

3 Video cable 

4 AC socket 

5 Composite video 

6 S-video 

7 USB 

8 Security slot
   
 
 

1 Projection lamp cover 

2 Elevator foot 

3 Leveling foot 

4 Ceiling support holes
 
   
Figure 1-5. Bottom view of the projector
 
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