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Dell™4100MPProjectorUser'sGuide
Safety Instructions (Read before connecting the projector)
About Your Projector
Installation
Using Your Projector
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Regulatory Notices
Contacting Dell
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your projector.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc.
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Restrictions and Disclaimers
The information contained in this document, including all instructions, cautions, and regulatory approvals and certifications, is based upon statements
provided to Dell by the manufacturer and has not been independently verified or tested by Dell. Dell disclaims all liability in connection with any deficiencies
in such information.
All statements or claims regarding the properties, capabilities, speeds, or qualifications of the part referenced in this document are made by the
manufacturer and not by Dell. Dell specifically disclaims any knowledge of the accuracy, completeness, or substantiation for any such statements.
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AboutYourProjector:Dell™4100MPProjectorUser'sGuide
Features
Equipment
Main Unit
Control Panel
Connection Ports
Remote Control
*Based on ANSI/NAPM IT7.228-1997 tests of 100 units, December 2003, with average ANSI Lumens 2000. Bulb brightness degrades with usage. Dell
recommends replacing your bulb after 1500 hours usage.
Singlechip0.7"TexasInstrumentsDLP™technology
High contrast, double data rate (DDR) digital micro mirror device
True XGA (1024 x 768) native resolution
6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) lightweight compact design
2200 max. ANSI lumens brightness *
2000:1 full on / full off contrast ratio
Built in 2W stereo speakers
Auto image re-sizing (Auto-Sync) to 1024x 768 full screen with scaling compression compatibility for UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, XGA,
SVGA, VGA, MAC
Great connectivity -- Multiple PC and High Definition inputs (via M1-DA and RGB), S-Video, Composite Video (RCA), Component Video,
and RS232
Preset and user defined video modes for optimum video and graphic settings
PIP (Picture In Picture) for dual signal source display
LCD display for real time projector status
Self-diagnostic for video troubleshooting
State-of-the-art motion adaptive hardware de-interlacing with 3:2 and 2:2 pull down
250-watt user-replaceable UHP 1500-hour lamp
Eco Mode allows end user to extend lamp life to 3000 hours by reducing the lamp wattage and brightness.
Compatibility with Macintosh®computers
Compatibility with NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM, and HDTV (1080i, 720p, 576i/p, 480i/p)
High-definition TV compatibility
Full featured RF Cordless remote control with mouse and laser pointer
User-friendly, multi-language on-screen display (OSD)
Advanced horizontal and auto vertical electronic keystone correction
Semi-auto electronic keystone correction for image distortion
Remote projector control from PC via RS232 port
User-friendly control panel with backlight buttons
Hard foam drop tested carrying case included
Plug and play for photo image display from the option for memory card reader (Memory card module sold separately)
Smart lens cap power management (Patent pending)
Equipment
Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing.
1.8m M1-A to D-sub/USB cable
1.8m Composite Video cable
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1.8m 1/8" Mini Phone Jack cable
Dell 4100MP Projector
User's Guide
Dell 4100MP Projector Quick Start
Card
Lens6IR Remote control receiver
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Connection Ports
Temperature warning light
Component RCA input connector
VGA Out (monitor loop-through)
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PIP (Picture In Picture) button
Horizontal Keystone+ button
Horizontal Keystone- button
Auto vertical Keystone correction button
Auto adjust (re-sync) button
CAUTION: The remote control has a Class II laser that emits radiation. To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do
not look directly into the laser light on the remote control and do not point the laser light into anyone's eyes.
Battery Disposal: Your projector remote control uses zinc-manganese batteries. If you need to replace the batteries, see your Dell
4100MP Projector Quick Start Card.
Do not dispose of used batteries along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest
battery deposit site.
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To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites:
l www.dell.com
l support.dell.com (technical support)
l premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier,
Platinum, and Gold customers)
For specific web address for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below.
NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed.
When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance in
determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator.
Country (City) International Access
Code Country Code City Code
Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-mail
Address
Local Numbers,and TollFree Numbers
Argentina (Buenos Aires)
International Access Code:00
Country Code:54
City Code:11
Technical Support and Customer Care
Australia (Sydney)
International Access Code:0011
Country Code:61
City Code:2
E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com
E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com
Preferred Accounts Division (PAD)
Austria (Vienna)
International Access Code:900
Country Code:43
City Code:1
Home/Small Business Sales
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Preferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Care
Home/Small Business Technical Support
Preferred Accounts/Corporate Technical Support
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com
Belgium (Brussels)
International Access Code:00
Country Code:32
City Code:2
Technical Support
Home/Small Business Sales
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Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail for French Speaking Customers:
support.euro.dell.com/be/fr/emaildell/
Brazil
International Access Code:00
Country Code:55
City Code:51
Customer Support, Technical Support
Brunei
Country Code:673
General Support
Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia)
Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia)
Canada (North York, Ontario)
International Access Code:011
Automated Order-Status System
toll free: 1-800-433-9014
AutoTech (Automated technical support)
toll free: 1-800-247-9362
Customer Care Home & Home Office & Small Business
Customer Care Medium, Large, Commercial, Government (100+
Employees)
1-800-326-9463
Technical Support Home & Home Office & Small Business
Technical Support Medium, Large, Commercial, Government (100+
Employees)
1-800-387-5757
Sales (direct-from outside Toronto)
Sales (direct-from within Toronto)
Sales (federal government, education, and medical)
toll free: 1-800-950-1329
Chile (Santiago)
Country Code:56
City Code:2
Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support
China (Xiamen)
Country Code:86
City Code:592
Tech Support website: support.ap.dell.com/china
Tech Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com
Projector Technical Support Phone
Preferred Accounts Division
Large Corporate Accounts North
Large Corporate Accounts North Government and Education
Large Corporate Accounts East
Large Corporate Accounts East Government and Education
Large Corporate Accounts Queue Team
Large Corporate Accounts South
Large Corporate Accounts West
Large Corporate Accounts GCP
Large Corporate Account Key Accounts
Large Corporate Accounts Spare Parts
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Czech Republic (Prague)
International Access Code:00
Country Code:420
City Code:2
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com
Denmark (Horsholm)
International Access Code:00
Country Code:45
Customer Care(Relational)
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Fax Switchboard (Relational)
Switchboard (Home/Small Business)
Fax Switchboard (Home/Small Business)
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail Support (portable computers): den_nbk_support@dell.com
E-mail Support (desktop computers): den_support@dell.com
E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_server_support@dell.com
toll free: 1-866-278-6821
toll free: 1-800-156-1588
Finland (Helsinki)
International Access Code:990
Country Code:358
City Code:9
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: fin_support@dell.com
France (Paris) (Montpellier)
International Access Code:00
Country Code:33
City Code:(1)(4)
Switchboard (calls from outside of France)
Fax (calls from outside of France)
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/
Germany (Langen) International
Access Code:00 Country Code:49
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Global Segment Customer Care
Preferred Accounts Customer Care
Large Accounts Customer Care
Public Accounts Customer Care
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Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com
Hong Kong
International Access Code:001
Country Code:852
TechnicalSupport(Dimension™andInspiron™)
TechnicalSupport(OptiPlex™,Latitude™,andDellPrecision™)
Customer Service (non-technical, post-sales issues)
Large Corporate Accounts HK
Large Corporate Accounts GCP HK
Ireland (Cherrywood)
International Access Code:16
Country Code:353
Ireland Technical Support
UK Technical Support (dial within UK only)
Small Business Customer Care
UK Customer Care (dial number within UK only)
UK Sales (dial within UK only)
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com
Italy (Milan)
International Access Code:00
Country Code:39
City Code:2
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell/
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell/
General Support (dial from within Jamaica only)
Japan (Kawasaki)
International Access Code:001
Country Code:81
Web site: support.jp.dell.com
Technical Support Outside of Japan
Korea (Seoul)
International Access Code:001
Country Code:82
City Code:2
Technical Support
Sales toll free: 080-200-3600
Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia)
Customer Service (Seoul, Korea)
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Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)
Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)
Fax (Technical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, Texas,
U.S.A.)
728-3883
Sales (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)
Sales Fax (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)
Luxembourg International Access
Code:00 Country Code:352
Technical Support (Brussels, Belgium)
Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgium)
Corporate Sales (Brussels, Belgium)
Customer Care (Brussels, Belgium)
Switchboard (Brussels, Belgium)
Website: support.euro.dell.com
Macao
Country Code:853
Technical Support
Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia)
Malaysia (Penang)
International Access Code:00
Country Code:60
City Code: 4
Technical Support
Mexico
International Access Code:00
Country Code:52
Customer Technical Support
001-877-384-8979 or 001877-269-3383
Sales 50-81-8800 or 01-800-8883355
001-877-384-8979 or 001877-269-3383
Main 50-81-8800 or 01-800-8883355
toll free:1-866-278- 6822
Netherlands (Amsterdam)
International Access Code:00
Country Code:31
City Code:20
Home/Small and Medium Business
Home/Small and Medium Business Fax
Home/Small and Medium Business Customer Care
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/nl/nl/emaildell/
E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com
E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com
Home and Small Business
Norway (Lysaker)
International Access Code:00
Country Code:47
Technical Support
Home/Small Business Customer Care
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Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail Support (portable computers): nor_nbk_support@dell.com
E-mail Support (desktop computers): nor_support@dell.com
E-mail Support (servers): nordic_server_support@dell.com
Poland (Warsaw)
International Access Code:011
Country Code:48
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: pl_support_tech@dell.com
Portugal
International Access Code:00
Country Code:35
800 300 415 or 800 834 075
800 300 410 or 800 300 411
or 800 300 412 or 121 422 07
E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Singapore (Singapore)
International Access Code:005
Country Code:65
Technical Support
Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia)
South Africa (Johannesburg)
International Access Code:09/091
Country Code:27
City Code:11
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: dell_za_support@dell.com
Southeast Asian/Pacific Countries
Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales
(Penang, Malaysia)
Spain (Madrid)
International Access Code:00
Country Code:34
City Code:91
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/
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Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/
Sweden (Upplands Vasby)
International Access Code:00 Country
Code:46 City Code:8
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Support
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: swe_support@dell.com
E-mailSupportforLatitude™andInspiron™:Swenbk_kats@dell.com
E-mail Support for OptiPlex: Swe_kats@dell.com
E-mail Support for Servers: nordic_server_support@dell.com
Switzerland (Geneva)
International Access Code:00
Country Code:41
City Code:22
Technical Support (Home and Small Business)
Technical Support (Corporate)
Customer Care (Home and Small Business)
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail:swisstech@dell.com
E-mail for French-speaking HSB and Corporate Customers:
support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell/
Taiwan
International Access Code:002
Country Code:886
Technical Support (portable and desktop computers)
Technical Support (Servers)
toll free:0800 651 228 or 0800
toll free: 0080 651 227/ 0800
33 555
Thailand
International Access Code:001 Country
Code:66
Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia)
U.K. (Bracknell)
International Access Code:44
Country Code:44
Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred Accounts/PAD [1000+
employees])
908 0500
Technical Support (Direct/PAD and general)
Global Accounts Customer Care
Preferred Accounts (500-5000 employees) Customer Care
Central Government Customer Care
Local Government & Education Customer Care
Home/Small Business Sales
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Corporate/Public Sector Sales
Website: support.euro.dell.com
Customer Care website: dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices
E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com
toll free:000-413-598-2521
Automated Order-Status System
toll free: 1-800-433-9014
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International Access Code:011
Country Code:1
AutoTech (portable and desktop computers)
toll free: 1-800-247-9362
Projectors Technical Support
toll free: 1-877-459-7298
toll free: 1-800-624-9897
toll free: 1-800-289-3355 or
toll free: 1-800-879-3355
Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers)
toll free: 1-888-798-7561
Software and Peripherals Sales
toll free: 1-800-671-3355
toll free: 1-800-357-3355
Extended Service and Warranty Sales
toll free: 1-800-247-4618
toll free: 1-800-727-8320
Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired
toll free: 1-877-DELLTTY (1877-335-5889)
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Installation:Dell™4100MPProjectorUser'sGuide
Connecting the Projector
Powering On/Off the Projector
Adjusting the Projected Image
Changing the Lamp
Installing the Card Reader (User purchasing option)
Connecting the Projector
A. To Computer: There are two possible methods of connecting to a computer.
1. Connecting with M1-A to D-sub/USB cable:
2. Connecting with D-sub to D-sub cable:
B. To DVD Player: There are three possible methods of connecting to a DVD player.
1. Connecting with component cable: There are three possible methods of using component cable for connecting to a DVD player.
1a) Connecting with M1-A to HDTV cable: