Lenovo M500 User manual

M500 Projector User’s Guide

M500 Projector User’s Guide

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Contents
Safety information ..........v
General safety guidelines....... vii
Service ................ vii
Power cords and power adapters ....... vii
Extension cords and related devices ...... vii
Plugs and outlets ............ vii
Batteries ............... viii
Heat and product ventilation ........ viii
CD and DVD drive safety..........ix
Registering your option........xi
Chapter 1. Product Description .... 1-1
Packing checklist ............ 1-2
Top view of the projector ........ 1-3
Rear view of the projector ........ 1-5
Bottom view of the projector ....... 1-6
Remote control parts ........... 1-6
Remote control operating range ....... 1-8
Projector and remote control buttons...... 1-9
Chapter 2. Setup and Operation.... 2-1
Inserting remote control batteries ....... 2-1
Connecting input devices ......... 2-2
Connecting to aUSB device......... 2-2
Starting and shutting down the projector .... 2-3
Setting access passwords (security lock)..... 2-4
Adjusting the projected image position ..... 2-6
Adjusting zoom, focus and keystone...... 2-7
Adjusting volume ............ 2-8
Adjusting with the projector quick menu button 2-8
Chapter 3. On-screen display (OSD)
menu settings ........... 3-1
OSD menu controls ........... 3-1
Navigating the OSD .......... 3-1
Setting the OSD language ......... 3-3
Quality menu ............. 3-3
Quality menu functions available for connected
source ............... 3-4
Properties menu ............ 3-5
Properties menu functions available for
connected source ........... 3-6
Advance features ........... 3-7
User Color ............. 3-8
Options menu ............. 3-10
Setup menu.............. 3-11
Setup menu functions available for connected
source .............. 3-12
Language menu ............ 3-12
Information menu ........... 3-13
Appendix A. Maintenance ...... A-1
Replacing the projection lamp ........ A-1
Resetting the lamp ........... A-2
Cleaning the projector .......... A-3
Cleaning the lens ........... A-3
Cleaning the case ........... A-3
Using the Kensington lock ......... A-4
Appendix B. Troubleshooting .... B-1
Common problems and solutions....... B-1
Troubleshooting tips ........... B-1
LED error messages ........... B-1
Image problems ............ B-2
Lamp problems............. B-2
Remote control problems ......... B-3
Audio problems ............ B-3
Servicing the projector .......... B-3
Appendix C. Specifications ..... C-1
Specifications ............. C-1
Projection distance vs. projection size ..... C-2
Timing mode table ........... C-3
Appendix D. Service and Support... D-1
Online technical support ......... D-1
Telephone technical support ........ D-1
Appendix E. Lenovo Statement of
Limited Warranty .......... E-1
Part 1-General Terms .......... E-1
Part 2-Country-unique Terms ....... E-3
Part 3-Warranty Information ....... E-13
Warranty Period ........... E-13
Types of Warranty Service ........ E-13
Worldwide telephone list ........ E-14
Guarantee supplement for Mexico ...... E-17
Appendix F. Notices......... F-1
Trademarks .............. F-2
Appendix G. Electronic emission
notices .............. G-1
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity ......... G-1
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Safety information
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Lees voordat udit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.
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Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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General safety guidelines
Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage.
Service
Do not attempt to service aproduct yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center.
Use only aservice provider who is approved to repair your particular product.
Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. These parts are referred to as Customer
Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo expressly identifies CRUs as such, and provides documentation with
instructions when it is appropriate for customers to replace those parts. You must closely follow all
instructions when performing such replacements. Always make sure that the power is turned off and that
the product is unplugged from any power source before you attempt the replacement. If you have any
questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Center.
Power cords and power adapters
Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer.
Never wrap apower cord around the power adapter or other object. Doing so can stress the cord in ways
that can cause the cord to fray, crack or crimp. This can present asafety hazard.
Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped over, or pinched by objects.
Protect the cord and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leave your cord or power adapter
near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers. Liquids can cause ashort
circuit, particularly if the cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse. Liquids can also cause
gradual corrosion of the power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals on the adapter which can
eventually result in overheating.
Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that all power cord
connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles.
Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins and/or shows signs of
overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the ac input or anywhere on the power adapter.
Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show signs of corrosion or
overheating or where the power cord appears to have been damaged in any way.
Extension cords and related devices
Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you
use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of the product. Never overload these devices. If power
strips are used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for more
information if you have questions about power loads, power requirements, and input ratings.
Plugs and outlets
If areceptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer equipment appears to be
damaged or corroded, do not use the outlet until it is replaced by aqualified electrician.
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Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the manufacturer to obtain a
replacement.
Some products are equipped with athree-pronged plug. This plug fits only into agrounded electrical
outlet. This is asafety feature. Do not defeat this safety feature by trying to insert it into anon-grounded
outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter
or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature. Never overload an electrical outlet. The
overall system load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. Consult an electrician for
more information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings.
Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired, easily accessible, and located close to the
equipment. Do not fully extend power cords in away that will stress the cords.
Connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet carefully
Batteries
All personal computers manufactured by Lenovo contain anon-rechargeable coin cell battery to provide
power to the system clock. In addition many mobile products such as notebook PCs utilize arechargeable
battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with
your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with Lenovo approved
parts.
Never attempt to open or service any battery. Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate batteries or short
circuit the metal contacts. Do not expose the battery to water or other liquids. Only recharge the battery
pack strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation.
Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can cause gasses or flame to
“vent” from the battery pack or coin cell. If your battery is damaged, or if you notice any discharge from
your battery or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads, stop using the battery and obtain a
replacement from the battery manufacturer.
Batteries can degrade when they are left unused for long periods of time. For some rechargeable batteries
(particularly Lithium Ion batteries), leaving abattery unused in adischarged state could increase the risk
of abattery short circuit, which could shorten the life of the battery and can also pose asafety hazard. Do
not let rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in adischarged
state.
Heat and product ventilation
Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging. Notebook PCs can generate a
significant amount of heat due to their compact size. Always follow these basic precautions:
vDo not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part of your body for an
extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is charging. Your computer
produces some heat during normal operation. Extended contact with the body could cause discomfort
or, potentially, askin burn.
vDo not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in explosive
environments.
vVentilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety, comfort, and reliable
operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on abed, sofa,
carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover or disable these features.
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CD and DVD drive safety
CD and DVD drives spin discs at ahigh speed. If aCD 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:
vAlways store CD/DVD discs in their original packaging
vAlways store CD/DVD discs out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat sources
vRemove CD/DVD discs from the computer when not in use
vDo not bend or flex CD/DVD discs, or force them into the computer or their packaging
vCheck CD/DVD discs for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or damaged discs
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Registering your option
Thank you for purchasing this Lenovo
™ product. Please take afew moments to register your product and
provide us with information that will help Lenovo to better serve you in the future. Your feedback is
valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing
better ways to communicate with you. Register your option on the following Web site:
http://www.lenovo.com/register
Lenovo will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you indicate on the
Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further information.
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Chapter 1. Product Description
The M500 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:
vExtremely powerful, lightweight, and portable at 1.1 kg (2.5 lbs).
vSharp and clear images with ahigh contrast ratio of 2000:1.
vBright, high quality images with 1700 lumens and XGA native resolution.
vBeautiful reproduction of high-quality images from PC and AV sources.
v″Off And Go″feature allows the user to unplug the projector after 10 seconds of cool-down.
vDigital technology corrects vertical keystone distortion of the projector pictures.
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Packing checklist
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included:
1 Lenovo M500 Projector
2 Remote control and batteries
3 Power cord
4 USB cable
5 S-video cable
6 Audio cable (Mini Jack -RCA)
7 Computer cable
8 Video cable (Mini Jack -RCA)
9 User’s guide (and installation) CD
10 Multi-lingual quick start guide
11 Carrying case
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work.
Attention: Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.
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Top view of the projector
This section provides information on the controls on the top of the projector.
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Top view
1User controls See top view detail
2Rear IR receiver Receives IR signal from remote control
3Lens zoom Enlarges projected image
4Focus Clarifies projected image
5Height-adjuster button Push to release height adjuster
6Front IR receiver Receives IR signal from remote control
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On-Screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs
1Ready LED Orange -Lamp ready, you can safely turn off projector or unplug the
projector
Flashing -do not press power button
2Power LED Green -Unit is powered on and working
Off -Unit is powered off
Flashing -operational error code. For more information, refer to “LED
error messages” on page B-1.
3Power button Turns the projector on or off
4Menu Opens and exits the OSD
5Source/Left cursor Detects the input device
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
6Quick menu/Down cursor Opens aquick menu for brightness, contrast, volume and keystone
adjustment
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
7Auto/Right cursor Optimizes image size, position and resolution
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
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Rear view of the projector
This section provides information on the items on the back of the projector.
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Rear view
1Power Connects the supplied power cord
2Rear IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control
3USB Connects the USB cable from acomputer
4Audio-in Connects the audio cable from the input device
5Video/S-Video Connects the composite or S-video cable from avideo device
6DVI-I Connects the computer cable from acomputer
7Security lock Secures to permanent object with aKensington lock system
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Bottom view of the projector
This section provides information on the tilt adjustment foot and projector lamp cover on the bottom of
the projector.
Bottom view
1Height-adjuster button Push to release height adjuster
2Height adjuster Adjusts level of projector
3Projection lamp cover Remove when changing lamp
4Tilt adjustment foot Turn to adjust the image
Remote control parts
Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluorescent
lights can disrupt remote control operation.
Ensure that nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path between
remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces
such as projector screens.
The buttons and keys on the projector have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the
remote control. This user’s manual describes the functions based on the remote control.
Attention: To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly into the remote control laser
light and do not point the laser light into anyone’s eyes. The remote control is equipped with aClass II
laser that emits radiation.
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