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Operation
23
the password recall procedure. See
"Entering the password recall procedure" on page 23
for details.
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically
shut down in a short time.
Entering the password recall procedure
1.
Press and hold
AUTO
on the projector or
remote control for 3 seconds. The
projector will display a coded number on
the screen.
2.
Write down the number and turn off your
projector.
3.
Seek help from the local BenQ service
center to decode the number. You may be
required to provide proof of purchase
documentation to verify that you are an
authorized user of the projector.
Changing the password
1.
Open the OSD menu and go to the
SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced
>
Security
Settings
>
Change Password
menu.
2.
Press
MODE/ENTER
. The message
“INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD”
appears.
3.
Enter the old password.
i. If the password is correct, another message
“INPUT NEW PASSWORD”
displays.
ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for
three seconds, and the message
“INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD”
displays
for your retry. You can press
MENU/EXIT
to cancel the change or try another
password.
4.
Enter a new password.
IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down
here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you
ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this manual in a safe place.
5.
Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
6.
You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter
the new password next time the projector is started.
7.
To leave the OSD menu, press
MENU/EXIT.
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the
SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced
>
Security Settings > Change Security Settings
menu after opening the OSD menu
system. Press
MODE/ENTER.
The message
“INPUT PASSWORD”
displays. Enter
the current password.
i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the
Security Settings
page.
Please write down the recall code,
and contact BenQ
Customer Center.
Recall Code:
255 255 255 255
RECALL PASSWORD
Exit
MENU