User Guide

• Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the projector turned on.

• Ensure the external graphics port is enabled. If you are using a Dell portable computer, press . For other computers, consult your owner's manual.

• Ensure that all the cables are securely connected as described in "Connecting the Projector."

• Ensure that the pins of the connectors are not bent or broken.

• Ensure that the lamp is securely installed (see "Changing the Lamp").

• Run "Self-diagnostic test" (see " Self-diagnostic for video") for preliminary diagnostic on projection problem for video. Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct.

• Press the R-sync button on the remote control or the control panel.

• If you are using a Dell portable computer (for other computers consult your owner's manual):

1. Set the resolution of the computer to XGA (1024 x 768):

   1a) Right click on the unused portion of your Windows desktop-» Properties-» Settings tab.

   1b) Verify the "Screen area" slide bar is set to 1024x 768 pixels for the external monitor port.

2. Press .

• If you experience difficulty in changing resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all the equipment and the projector.

• If you are using a portable computer, press .

• Adjust the tracking in the OSD Computer Image tab.

• Adjust the frequency in the OSD Computer Image tab.

• If your graphic card output signal is "sync on Green", and you would like to display VGA at 60Hz signal, please go into "OSD--> Management --> Signal Type" and select "RGB".

• Run "Self-diagnostic test" (see " Self-diagnostic for video ") for preliminary diagnostic on image color problem. Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct.

• Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.

• Ensure that the projection screen is within the required distance from the projector (3.9ft [1.2m] to 39.4ft [12m]).

• If you are playing a 16:9 DVD, select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player if capable.

• If you cannot select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, select 4:3 aspect ratio in the "All Images" menu within the OSD function.

• Select Management from the OSD and adjust the projection mode.

• When the lamp reaches its end of life, it may burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this occurs, the projector will not turn back on, and will display "Lamp Defective" in the LCD display until the lamp is replaced. To replace the lamp, see "Changing the Lamp".

• Dell 3300MP Projector provides self-diagnostic test of the projector video display (for Video, S-video, Component-i). Use this advanced feature for preliminary self-diagnostic on your projector when encountering a display problem for video.
• After turning on the projector, press "+" and "-" buttons on the control panel simultaneously and release the buttons when screen goes blank.
• Press "+" and "-" buttons again to exit the diagnostic mode.
• While in Self-diagnostic mode, the screen will run a seven-color-cycle test as following: "Red--> Green--> Blue--> White--> Watchet Blue--> Dark Green--> Yellow." Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct. Contact Dell if the colors are not displayed correctly.

The battery may be low. Check if the laser beam transmitted from the remote is too dim. If so, replace with 2 new AA batteries.