Lenovo C500 manual

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Note: Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, read the information in Appendix D, “Service and Support,” on page D-1 and Appendix E, “Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty,” on page E-1. Second Edition (June 2006) © Copyright Lenovo 2006. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights[...]

Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . .v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . vii Mercury lamp information . . . . . . . . . vii Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . . vii Extension cords and r elated devices . . . . . . viii Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . viii Batteries . . . [...]

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Safety information Before installing this pr oduct, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instal ací tohoto pr oduktu si prectet e prír ucku bezpecnostních instr ukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installer er dette produkt. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvao[...]

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General safety guidelines Always observe the following precautions to r educe the risk of injury and pr operty damage: Mercury lamp information CAUTION: This product contains a high-pressure mercury vapor lamp. The lamp may break without warning, denoted by a loud popping sound, and mercury vapor may be released into the air . Inhaling mercury or m[...]

Always connect power cords and signal cables in the corr ect order and ensure that all power cor d connectors are secur ely 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 anywher e on the power adapter . D[...]

of a battery short circuit, which could shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazar d. Do not let rechar geable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in a dischar ged state. Heat and product ventilation Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are char ging. Notebook PCs can genera[...]

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Chapter 1. Product description The Lenovo C500 projector can be used for both business pr esentations and home entertainment and is easy to connect, use, and maintain. Some main features of this pr ojector are: v Bright (3200 lumen) and brilliant images from the DLP technology and XGA-native r esolution. v Clear and sharp images with a high contras[...]

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 V ideo cable (DVI-A) to VGA 7 Audio cable (mini jack-to-RCA) 8 Power cord 9 Composite [...]

Important: v A void using the pr ojector in dusty environments v Leave the power cable plugged in (for 2-5 minutes) until the projector r eturns to room temperature before placing the pr ojector inside the soft case. Placing the projector into the case too soon after switching off the power could cause the pr ojector to overheat and will shorten la[...]

12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 POWER SOURCE AUTO MENU POWER READY POWER SOURCE AUTO MENU 1 Keystone/Down cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (widens bottom) ef fect Navigates and changes settings in the On-screen Display 2 VOL-/Left cursor Decreases volume Navigates and changes settings in the On-screen Display 3 Keystone/Up cursor Corrects[...]

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?[...]

1 Height adjuster buttons Push to release leveling legs 2 Leveling legs Adjusters drop down when you push adjuster buttons, these may be r otated for fine adjustment 3 Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector to the ceiling Attention: For ceiling installations, use appr oved mounting hard[...]

Chapter 2. Setting up the projector This chapter provides information on positioning the pr ojector , connecting a computer source, using the projector with Micr osoft W indows, and displaying and adjusting a computer source image. Starting and shutting down the projector Please follow the steps below to start your projector , and to shut off the p[...]

8. When the ″ Power off ″ message appears, pr ess the Power button again to switch off power . Note: This operation can be cancelled by pressing a button other than the Power button. Note: Leave the power cable plugged in for at least 2-5 minutes, or until the Ready LED stops flashing, to allow the projector to r eturn to room temperature befor[...]

Screen Width L Projection Distance Screen Height A D C B Chapter 2. Setting up the projector 2-3[...]

Adjusting the projector level and height To adjust the projector level and height, complete the following pr ocedure: 1. To raise the height of the pr ojector A , lift the projector and pr ess the height-adjuster buttons B . The leveling legs C drop down. 2. To lower the level of the pr ojector , press the height-adjuster buttons [...]

K eystone V o lume Mute 4. If you press the keystone buttons on the pr ojector or remote, the keystone control appears. 5. Use the up/down buttons to adjust the keystone. Note: The C500 Projector featur es automatic keystone correction. For more information, see Chapter 5, “On-screen Display menu contr ols,” on page 5-1. Image resolution The pr[...]

3. Press the Mute button (on the r emote control only) to turn off the volume. Pr ess the Mute button again to turn off mute. The On-scr een Display displays when Mute is activated. 2-6 Lenovo C500 Projector User ’s Guide[...]

Chapter 3. Connecting devices to the projector This chapter provides information on connecting devices to the C500 pr ojector . Connecting devices Computers and video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Check the user ’s manual of the connecting device to confirm that it has the appropriate output connector . DVI-I IN COMP[...]

Connecting to a USB device To control your computer mouse using the pr ojector remote contr ol, connect the projector to the computer with a USB cable as shown below . Note: The USB mouse function is only supported with Microsoft ® W indows ® 2000 and W indows XP operating systems. 3-2 Lenovo C500 Projector User ’s Guide[...]

Chapter 4. Using the projector features This chapter provides information on using the r emote control, audio, keypad buttons, and other projector featur es. Using the remote control The remote uses two pr ovided AAA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the back of the remote, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sli[...]

6 Enter Changes On-screen Display settings 7 Up cursor Navigates and changes On-screen Display settings. Up arr ow when connected through USB to a PC and when On-scr een Display is off. 8 Right cursor Navigates and changes On-screen Display settings. Right arr ow when connected through USB to a PC and when On-scr een Display is of[...]

3. Replace the cover , as shown. Note: v Only use AAA alkaline batteries. v Dispose of used batteries according to local government or dinance regulations. v Remove the batteries when not using the remote for pr olonged periods. Operating range This remote contr ol uses infrared transmission to control the pr ojector . It is not necessary to point [...]

Blan k Blan k Po wer Menu K eystone Auto Enter Source V o lume Mute F reeze 1 2 7 8 13 12 11 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 6/9 7/10 3/5 2 4/8 13 12 1 11 POWER SOURCE AUTO MENU POWER READY POWER SOURCE AUTO MENU 1 Auto Auto adjustment for phase, tracking, size, and position 2 Enter Changes On-screen Display settings. 3 Up cursor Navigates and c[...]

Chapter 5. On-screen Display menu controls This projector has an On-scr een Display that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Note: Yo u must have a display on the screen in or der to access the On-screen Display . Navigating the On-screen Display Yo u can use the remote contr ol or the buttons on the top of the projector to[...]

Quality menu The Quality menu can be found through the main menu. To access the Quality menu, 1. Press the Menu button to open the On-scr een Display . 2. Press the left or right cursor button to move to the Quality menu. 3. Press the up or down cursor button to move up and down in the Quality menu. 4. Press the left or right cursor button to chang[...]

Item Description Default Gamma Press the left or right cursor button to select dif ferent gamma corrections. Range: (Input/Gamma/Brightness) PC/2.2/High - MAC/1.8/High - V ideo/2.4./Low - Chart/2.2/Low - B&W/2.4/High PC Color Space Press the left or right cursor button to adjust the color space. Range: Auto - RGB - YPbPr - YCbCr Auto Cancel Can[...]

The following table shows Properties menu and default options. Item Description Default Horizontal Position Press the left or right cursor button to adjust the horizontal display . Range: 0- 100 50 V ertical Position Pr ess the left or right cursor button to adjust the vertical display . Range: 0 - 100 50 Keystone Press the left or right cursor but[...]

Input Sources Function DVI-A/RGB DVI-D Component video Composite video SV ideo H Position x V Position x Keystone x x x x x Aspect Ratio x x x x x Advance Feature x x x x x Cancel x x x x x Advance Feature menu To access the Advance Feature menu, 1. Press the Menu button to open the On-scr een Display . 2. Press the left or right cursor button to m[...]

Item Description Default User Color This feature adjusts the color balance in each color of RGB (r ed, green, blue) and their neutral colors (cyan, magenta, yellow , white) by using color correction adjustment. Incr easing a color ’s setting heightens the intensity of that color on the screen, while a lower setting makes a color less intense. Pre[...]

5. Press the up or down cursor button to select a color . Pr ess the left or right cursor button to change values for settings and then press Enter to confirm the new setting. 6. If you wish to cancel all changes made within the User color menu, select Cancel and press the Enter button. 7. Press Menu to confirm the new settings and leave the User c[...]

The following table shows the options that you will see in the Options Menu and the default. Item Description Default Blank screen Pr ess the left or right cursor button to select color at blank screen. Range: Black - Red - Green - Blue - White Blue Auto Source Pr ess the left or right cursor button to enable or disable automatic input port searchi[...]

The following table shows the options that you will see in the Setup menu and the default. Item Description Default V ideo T ype Press the left or right cursor button to select a video type. Range: Auto - NTSC - PA L - SECAM Auto V ideo AGC Press the left or right cursor button to enable or disable the automatic gain control for the video source. R[...]

Item Description Default Cancel Cancels changes made in the On-screen Display screen and r eturns all parameters to their previous settings. n/a Input sources Function RGB DVI Component video Composite video SV ideo V ideo T ype x x x V ideo AGC x x x Projection x x x x x Frequency x x T racking x Digital Zoom x x x x Cancel x x x x x Network Setti[...]

Item Description Default IP Address Pr ess the up or down cursor button to change the values. Press the Menu button followed by the left or right cursor button to go to the next field. Press the Menu button followed by the up or down cursor button to go to the next menu item. n/a Subnet Mask Press the up or down cursor button to change the values. [...]

The following table shows the options that you will see in the Language menu and the default. Item Description Default Languages Press the up or down cursor button to select a language (localization menu). Range: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Simplified Chinese, T raditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Russian En[...]

Item Description Lamp Mode Press the left or right cursor button to select normal lamp mode for higher brightness. Range: ECO - Boost. Default: Normal Lamp Hour Reset Reset this item after replacing the pr ojector lamp. For more information, r efer to “Resetting the lamp” on page A-3. Chapter 5. On-screen Display menu contr ols 5-13[...]

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Chapter 6. Remote network operation This section provides information on using the r emote network with your pr ojector . Network setup When connected to a local area network (LAN) thr ough the RJ-45 connector , the projector can be controlled r emotely through a We b browser by any of the clients (PCs connected to the LAN) on the LAN. The projecto[...]

C500 Ethernet operation Ensure that the pr ojector is connected to the network, that the Control option in the On-screen Display menu is set to RJ45, and that the Network Settings in the On-screen Display ar e correct. Please see the Setup Menu section in Chapter 5, “On-screen Display menu contr ols,” on page 5-1 for mor e information. Open a b[...]

The Projector Remote Contr ol window provides similar functions as the hand-held projector r emote control. Click the corr esponding button in the remote control window to perform the same function as you would with the hand-held projector r emote. See Chapter 4, “Using the r emote control” on page 4-1, for more information. In the Administrato[...]

The default value for security in the Administrator Settings window is set to Disabled . If the security state is changed, the browser needs to be closed and a new session started. If security is Enabled when the browser session first starts, the following window displays: In the Administrator window shown above, the User Name admin is fixed. To ga[...]

The Network Settings window is used to enable or disable DHCP . If DHCP is enabled, the window shows the values assigned by the DHCP server . If a static IP address is used, enter values for the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway , and DNS Server appropriate for your network. If you are unsur e about these values, contact your network adminis[...]

Updating Ethernet firmware To update the firmware that contr ols the Ethernet functions of the projector , begin by downloading the revised firmwar e to a computer on the network, and then click the Firmware Update link. Notes: 1. If the firmware update pr ocess is interrupted, the Ethernet function of the C500 projector will not work and cannot be[...]

When the projector is r eady , click the Continue button to go to the next window . In the Firmware Update window , click the Browse button to open a file selection dialog window . Navigate and select the revised firmwar e file. Note: Ensure that you select the corr ect file. The Ethernet function of the projector may not work properly if you updat[...]

W ait for the projector to compete the r eset, then click the Re Login button to return to the main window . 6-8 Lenovo C500 Projector User ’s Guide[...]

Appendix A. Maintenance This chapter provides information on pr ojector maintenance. Cleaning the lens To clean the lens, complete the following procedur e: 1. Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. Note: A void using an excessive amount of cleaner , and do not apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solve[...]

POW E POWER RE A READY SO U SOURCE AUTO 3. Remove the two screws fr om the lamp module A . 4. Lift the module handle up B . A B A 5. Pull firmly on the module handle to remove the lamp module, as shown. A-2 Lenovo C500 Projector User ’s Guide[...]

6. Reverse steps 1 through 5 to install the new lamp module. Resetting the lamp After replacing the lamp, you should r eset the lamp hour counter to zer o. Please follow the steps below . 1. Press the Menu button to open the On-scr een Display . 2. Press the left or right cursor button to move to the Information menu. 3. Press the up or down cursor[...]

Using the security slot The projector has a security slot, as shown. Refer to the information that comes with the lock for instructions on how to use it. A-4 Lenovo C500 Projector User ’s Guide[...]

Appendix B. T roubleshooting The following table provides tr oubleshooting information for the pr ojector . In some cases, more than one possible solution is provided. Tr y the solutions in the order they are pr esented. When the problem is solved, you can skip the additional solutions. Problem Solution No image appears on the screen. v Make sure y[...]

Problem Solution There is no light fr om the projector v Check that the power cable is securely connected. v Ensure the power source is good by testing with another electrical device. v Restart the projector in the correct or der and check that the Power LED is green. v If you have replaced the lamp recently , try resetting the lamp connections. Ma[...]

LED Status/# of Flashes Description Power 4 System overheating 5 System interface error 6 Lamp error 7 Fan error (r efer ready LED status to determine which fan) 8 Lamp cover open 9 DLP driver error 10 Color wheel error Note: If the projector LEDs flash in a manner that is not addr essed above, unplug the power cable and contact your retailer . The[...]

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Appendix C. Specifications Following are specifications for the Lenovo C500 pr ojector . Power consumption Normal operation < 350 watts; Eco mode operation < 250 watts Lamp 250W (Eco mode 200W) Display type TI DMD 0.7- inch, 12 deg. DDR Resolution XGA: 1024x768 native Bandwidth Up to SXGA 1280x1024 @ 60Hz Color 16.7 million (24-bits/pixel) W [...]

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Appendix D. Service and Support The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of the pr oduct. Refer to your Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Online technical support Online technical support is ava[...]

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Appendix E. Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty LSOL W -00 05/2005 Part 1 - General T erms This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General T erms, Part 2 - Country-unique T erms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 r eplace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by Lenovo Group Limited or one of its sub[...]

If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Service Provider . If you do not register the Machine with Lenovo, you may be r equired to present pr oof of purchase as evidence of your entitlement to warranty service. What Lenovo W ill Do to Correct Problems When you contact a Service Provider for service, you m[...]

Limitation of Liability Lenovo is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in your Service Provider’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases wher e Lenovo is r esponsible for the transportation charges. Neither Lenovo nor your Service Provider ar e responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary or persona[...]

BOLIVIA Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited W arranty will be settled exclusively by the courts of the city of La Paz. BRAZIL Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited W arranty will be settled [...]

How to Obtain W arranty Service: The following is added to this Section: To obtain warranty service from IBM service in Canada or the United States, call 1-800-IBM-SER V (426-7378). CANADA Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 1 of this section: 1. damages for bodily injury (including death) or physical harm to real pr operty and tan[...]

If one of the parties refuses or otherwise fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days of the date the other party appoints its, the first appointed arbitrator shall be the sole arbitrator , provided that the arbitrator was validly and properly appointed. All proceedings shall be conducted, including all documents pr esented in such proceedings, [...]

Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section: Where Machines ar e not acquired for the purposes of a business as defined in the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the limitations in this Section are subject to the limitations in that Act. PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC) Governing Law: The following replaces ″ laws of the country [...]

If you purchase a Machine in one of the W estern European countries, as defined above, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from a Service Pr ovider , provided the Machine has been announced and made available by Lenovo in the country in which you wish to obtain service. If you purchased a Personal Computer Mac[...]

Limited W arranty shall be resolved by the Istanbul Central (Sultanahmet) Courts and Execution Directorates of Istanbul, the Republic of T urkey; 8) in each of the following specified countries, any legal claim arising out of this Statement of Limited W arranty will be brought befor e, and settled exclusively by , the competent court of a) Athens f[...]

The above limitation shall not apply to damages for bodily injuries (including death) and damages to real pr operty and tangible personal property for which Lenovo is legally liable. 2. UNDER NO CIRCUMST ANCES IS LENOVO, ITS SUPPLIERS, RESELLERS OR SER VICE PROVIDERS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, EVEN IF INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY : 1) LOSS O[...]

EGYPT Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 2 in this section: as to any other actual direct damages, Lenovo’s liability will be limited to the total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim. Applicability of suppliers, resellers, and Service Pr oviders (unchanged). FRANCE Limitation of Liability: The follow[...]

W arranty in respect of which Lenovo is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort. A number of Defaults which together result in, or contribute to, substantially the same loss or damage will be tr eated as one Default occurring on the date of occurrence of the last such Default. Circumstances may arise wher e, because of a Default, you are[...]

These limits also apply to Lenovo’s suppliers, resellers and Service Pr oviders. They state the maximum for which Lenovo and such suppliers, resellers and Service Pr oviders ar e collectively responsible. Items for Which Lenovo is Not Liable Save with respect to any liability r eferred to in item 1 above, under no circumstances is Lenovo or any o[...]

a Service Provider install CRUs, at no additional char ge, under the type of warranty service designated for your Machine. Lenovo specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective CRU must be returned. When r eturn is required, 1) r eturn instructions and a container are shipped with the r eplacement CRU, and 2) you may [...]

Country or Region T elephone Number Belgium Up and running support: 02-210-9820 (Dutch) Up and running support: 02-210-9800 (French) W arranty service and support: 02-225-361 1 (Dutch, French) Bolivia 0800-0189 (Spanish) Brazil Sao Paulo region: (1 1) 3889-8986 T oll free outside Sao Paulo region: 0800-7014-815 (Brazilian Portuguese) Canada 1-800-5[...]

Country or Region T elephone Number India 1600-44-6666 Alternate T oll Free: +91-80-2678-8940 (English) Indonesia 800-140-3555 +62-21-251-2955 (English, Bahasa Indonesian) Ireland Up and running support: 01-815-9202 W arranty service and support: 01-881-1444 (English) Israel +972-3-531-3900 (Hebrew) +972-3-531-3900 (English) 8:30AM - 5:00PM Sunday [...]

Country or Region T elephone Number Philippines 1800-1888-1426 +63-2-995-8420 (English, Philipino) Poland +48-22-878-6999 Portugal +351-21-892-7147 (Portuguese) Romania +4-021-224-4015 Russian Federation +7-095-940-2000 (Russian) Singapore 1800-3172-888 (English, Bahasa Melayu) Slovakia +421-2-4954-1217 Slovenia +386-1-4796-699 Spain 91-714-7983 91[...]

In the event that warranty repair is r equired please call the Customer Support Center at 001-866-434-2080, where you will be dir ected to the nearest Authorized Service Center . Should no Authorized Service Center exist in your city , location or within 70 kilometers of your city or location, the guarantee includes any reasonable delivery char ges[...]

Appendix F. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the pr oducts and services currently available in your area. Any r eference to a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that[...]

T rademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Lenovo logo ThinkPad IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both, and is used under license. Microsoft and W indows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United[...]

Appendix G. Electronic emission notices The following information refers to the Lenovo C500 Pr ojector . Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reason[...]

Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU-Richtlinie zur ElektromagnetischenV erträglichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforder ungen der EU-Richtlinie 89/336/EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische V erträglichkeit in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten. und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse B ein. Um dieses siche[...]

Lenovo no puede aceptar responsabilidad alguna si este pr oducto deja de satisfacer dichos r equisitos de protección como r esultado de una modificación no recomendada del producto, incluyendo el ajuste de tarjetas de opción que no sean Lenovo. Este producto ha sido pr obado y satisface los límites para Equipos Informáticos Clase B de conformi[...]

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