I see the message No Signal. What should I do?
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You can use the projector's on-screen help system to solve this problem; see Using On-Screen Help. If you still see the message, check the following:
- Make sure the cables are correctly connected. See Connecting to a Computer.
- Make sure the power to your computer or video equipment is turned on.
- If you've connected a computer and one or more video sources, you may need to press the Source Search button on the projector or the Search button or one of the source buttons on the remote control to select the correct source. Pressing the Computer button on the remote will toggle between Computer1 and Computer2 inputs. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button.
- If you've connected a laptop computer with a VGA cable, make sure it's set to display on an external monitor.
If you're using a PC notebook:- Hold down the Fn key on the keyboard and press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It's often labeled with an icon such as , but it may also be labeled CRT/LCD. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it. Check your laptop's manual or online help for details.
On most systems, the key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. - Depending on your computer's video card, you might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled. See your computer's documentation or online help for details.
- Select System Preferences from the Apple menu and click Display or Displays.
- Click Detect Displays.
- Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected.
- Click the Arrangement or Arrange tab.
- Make sure the Mirror Displays checkbox is selected.
- Hold down the Fn key on the keyboard and press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It's often labeled with an icon such as , but it may also be labeled CRT/LCD. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it. Check your laptop's manual or online help for details.
Published: 8-May-2009
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