Contents Using the Gateway 205 Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Projector back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Projector top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Projector bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Remote front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Remote back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting up the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting to a DVD player or VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting to a satellite dish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Operating the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Starting the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 OSD options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Shutting down the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Maintaining the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Changing the lamp module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cleaning the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Common problems and solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 LED status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 On-screen status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Display size chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Timing chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 i ii Using the Gateway 205 Projector Read this guide to find out how to: s s s s s s s Use the projector safely Use the remote control Set up and connect the projector Start and turn off the projector Use the On-screen display (OSD) menus Replace the lamp module Troubleshoot typical hardware problems 1 Using the Gateway 205 Projector Features The Gateway 205 is a high-resolution projector with: s s s s s s s s s Compact, lightweight design Full-function remote including laser pointer and mouse controls 16 million-color display capability Ultra-high brightness projection lamp High-quality manual zoom lens On-screen display (OSD) menus for easy adjustment One-button AUTO adjust for best display image Easy Keystone correction for distorted images Component video compatibility Before using your projector please read the following safety instructions: Warning Do not cover the lens while the lamp is on. Warning To project your eyes, do not look into the projector's light source. Warning Make sure that you provide adequate ventilation for the projector. Do not block the ventilation holes in the case. Warning To prevent electrical shock, never open the projector case. For a complete list of safety precautions, see "Important safety information" on page 39. 2 www.gateway.com Projector front Projector front Infrared remote Projection sensor lens Adjustor-foot release button Item Infrared remote sensor Icon Description Picks up the signal from the remote control. Projection lens Adjustor-foot release button Projects the image on the screen. Press to release the adjustor-foot. For more information, see "Setting up the projector" on page 16. www.gateway.com 3 Using the Gateway 205 Projector Projector back USB port Video port PC/HD port S-Video port Infrared remote sensor AC Power connector Kensington lock 4 www.gateway.com Projector back Item PC/HD port Icon Description PC: Plug the video cable from your computer into this port. See "Connecting to your computer" on page 17. HD: Plug a component video cable into this port. For more information, see "Connecting to a satellite dish" on page 21. USB port Video port Plug the USB cable into this port so you can use the remote control as a mouse. Plug the video connector from a composite video cable into this port. For more information, see "To connect the projector to a DVD player or VCR using composite video:" on page 19. Plug an S-Video cable into this port. For more information, see "To connect the projector to a DVD player or VCR using S-Video:" on page 20. Picks up the signal from the remote control. S-Video port Infrared remote sensor KensingtonTM lock slot Connect a Kensington cable lock to this slot to secure the projector to an object. Plug an AC power cable into this connector. AC power connector www.gateway.com 5 Using the Gateway 205 Projector Projector top Lens adjustment wheels Power indicator Lamp indicator POWER button SOURCE button AUTO button BLANK button 6 www.gateway.com Projector top Item Power indicator Icon Description Displays power status. For more information, see "LED status" on page 35. Manually focus or zoom the display image. Displays lamp status. For more information, see "LED status" on page 35. Press to turn the power off and on. Press to automatically adjust the display image to the best settings for the video input source. This function is only available when the projector is connected to your computer. Lens adjustment wheels Lamp indicator POWER button AUTO button BLANK button SOURCE button Press to select a blue display screen. Press to select the video input source. www.gateway.com 7 Using the Gateway 205 Projector Projector bottom Lamp access panel Adjustor-foot Item Lamp access panel Icon Description Remove the two screws to access the lamp bay. For more information, see "Changing the lamp module" on page 27. Press the button on the front of the projector to release the adjustor-foot. For more information, see "Setting up the projector" on page 16. Adjustor-foot 8 www.gateway.com Cables Cables The projector comes with several cables so you can connect to your computer or other video component. See "Connecting components" on page 17. Important The Gateway 205 does not support internal audio. You must use an external audio source, such as the speakers with your computer, to receive an audio signal. Cable Description AC power cable. Use this cable to connect the projector to a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. VGA cable. Connect this cable to send the video signal from your computer to the projector. USB cable. Use this cable to connect your computer to the projector so you can use the remote control as a mouse. www.gateway.com 9 Using the Gateway 205 Projector Cable Description Composite video cable. Use this cable to connect a video component, such as a DVD player or VCR, to the projector. The video signal is carried through a single video (yellow) connection. The two additional connectors carry the left (white) and right (red) channel audio signals to an audio receiver. S-Video cable. Use this cable to connect a video component, such as a DVD player or VCR, to the projector. The video signal is split into two signals, black-and-white and color. This type of cable produces a better picture than the single-connector from the composite video cable. This cable provides no audio output. Component video cable. Use this cable to connect a video component, such as a progressive-scan DVD player or satellite dish, to the projector. The video signal is split into three signals, one black-and-white and two color. This type cable provides the best possible picture. This cable provides no audio output. 10 www.gateway.com Remote control Remote control The infrared remote sensors are located on the front and back of the projector. The distance between the sensors and remote control should not exceed 29.5 feet (9 meters) for the remote control to function correctly. To insert batteries in the remote control: 1 2 Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert two AA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that the + and ­ symbols match the + and ­ symbols inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery compartment cover. www.gateway.com 11 Using the Gateway 205 Projector Remote front POWER button SOURCE button L-Mouse button Joystick BLANK button MENU button R-Mouse button Enter button AUTO button LASER button 12 www.gateway.com Remote control Item POWER SOURCE L-Mouse Description Press to turn the projector on and off. Press to view the current video input source and switch between video input sources. Mouse active: Use as the left mouse button. Zoom active: Increase the size of the display image. Joystick OSD active: Move up and down to highlight OSD sub-menus and left and right to adjust OSD options. OSD inactive: Move the cursor within the display image. Zoom active: Move within the zoomed display image. For more information about the OSD options, see "OSD options" on page 23. BLANK MENU R-Mouse Press to view a blank screen. Choose between blue, black, green, and a Gateway Logo screen. Press to view the OSD. Press again to exit. For more information about the OSD options, see "OSD options" on page 23. Mouse active: Use as the right mouse button. Zoom active: Decrease the size of the display image. Enter AUTO Press to select an OSD option. For more information about the OSD options, see "OSD options" on page 23. Press to automatically adjust the display image to the best settings for the video input source. This option is only available when connected to your computer. LASER Press to activate the laser pointer. www.gateway.com 13 Using the Gateway 205 Projector Remote back MOUSE DRAG button STILL button RESIZE button KEYSTONE buttons ZOOM buttons 14 www.gateway.com Remote control Item STILL RESIZE MOUSE DRAG KEYSTONE Description Press to freeze the display image. Press to scale the display image up one size, or back down to the original size. Press to activate mouse drag, click on the object that you want to move, then use the joystick to move the object around in the display image. Press the press the button to correct a display image that is wider at the top, and button to correct a display image that is wider at the bottom. To eliminate text distortion, do not use when displaying text or spreadsheets. ZOOM Press the and button to zoom the display image in and out. Use the joystick to move within the zoomed display image. www.gateway.com 15 Using the Gateway 205 Projector Setting up the projector To set up the projector: 1 2 3 Place the projector on a sturdy cart or table close to other components you plan to connect to the projector and an electrical outlet. Point the projector lens towards a blank wall or projection screen. Press the button on the front of the projector to release the adjustor-foot so you can adjust the tilt angle of the projector. Adjustor-foot release button Adjustor-foot 4 Plug the AC power cable into the AC power (AC IN) connector on the back of the projector, then plug the other end into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge ...