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Securing the projector
Setting a password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the
SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED
>
Advanced
>
Security Settings
menu. Press
Enter
. The
Security Settings
page displays.
2. Highlight
Change Password
and press
Enter
.
3. According to the password you desire to set, press the arrow keys to enter six
digits for the password.
4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
5. Go back to
SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED
>
Advanced
>
Security Settings
>
Power on Lock
menu, and press
Enter
. You will be asked to input password.
Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns to the
Power on Lock
. Select
On
by pressing / .
6. To leave the OSD menu, press
Menu/Exit
.
Entering the password recall procedure
If the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the six-digit password
every time you turn on the projector.
1. If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will display
a coded number on the screen when you press the auto key 3~5 seconds.
2. Write down the number and turn off your projector.
3. Seek help from the local ViewSonic 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 SETTING: ADVANCED
>
Advanced
>
Security Settings
>
Change Password
menu and press
Enter
.
2. Enter the old password.
• If the password is correct, another message
"NPUT NEW PASSWORD"
dis-
plays.
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays, and the
message
"INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD"
displays for your retry. You can
press
Menu/Exit
to cancel the change or try another password.
3. Enter a new password.
4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
5. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to
enter the new password next time the projector is started.
6. To leave the OSD menu, press
Menu/Exit
.
