BenQ W500 - Manual (Page 45)

45 Maintenance
English
Replacing the lamp
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord
before changing the lamp.
• To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing
the lamp.
• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when
removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising image quality by touching the lens, do
not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed.
• This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in
a proper manner.
If this warning message displays, the projector will shut down in 40
seconds. The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate
normally.
NOTICE: Lamp-usage time
exceeded
Replace lamp (refer to User's
Manual) then reset lamp timer
OK
WARNING
1. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from
the wall socket. Turn off all connected equipment and
disconnect all other cables.
2. Turn the projector over. Then loosen the screw on the
lamp cover.
3. Remove the lamp cover.
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.
4. Loosen the screws that hold the lamp to the projector. If
the screws are not loosened completely, they could
injure your fingers. It is strongly recommended that
you use a magnetic-head screwdriver to retain the screw
should it come loose.