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Operation
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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'
displays.
3.
Enter the old password.
•
If the password is correct, another message
'INPUT NEW PASSWORD'
displays.
•
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.
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 > Power on Lock
menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select
Off
by pressing
/
.
The message
'INPUT PASSWORD'
displays. Enter the current password.
i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the
Security Settings
page
with
Off
shown in the row of
Power on Lock
. You will not have to enter the
password next time you turn on the projector.
ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three
seconds, and the message
'INPUT PASSWORD'
displays for your retry. You can
press
MENU/EXIT
to cancel the change or try another password.
Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should
you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password.
Please write down the recall code,
and contact BenQ
Customer Center.
Recall code:
12345678
RECALL PASSWORD
Exit
MENU
Password Changed