Dell S500wi S500 Projector User’s Guide
Summary
The Dell S500 and S500wi projector User's Guide covers setup and operation of these DLP-based projection systems. The S500wi model includes an interactive pen for whiteboard-style presentations. It documents connections via VGA, RS232, USB, and optional wireless dongle, along with cable cover installation and monitor loop-through configurations. Users setting up the S500 or S500wi in classrooms or conference rooms will find detailed guidance on projection, interactive features, and lamp maintena
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Dell™ S500/S500wi Projector
User’s Guide
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Dell™ S500/S500wi Projector User’s Guide
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if...
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Contents 1 Your Dell Projector . About Your Projector . About Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) . 2 Connecting Your Projector . Installing the Optional Wireless Dongle Install the Cable Cover Con...
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Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box . Connecting With Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) 3 Using Your Projecto...
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Docking Charger Introduction (Optional, for S500wi only) Charging the Interactive Pen Battery by Docking Charger Operating Range with Remote Control Operating Range with Interactive Pen (for S500wi on...
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Set up Pt G Converter - Lite . Pt G Converter - Lite Application Software . Managing the Projector From Web Management Configuring the Network Setting . Accessing Web Management Make Application Token...
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Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell™ if anything is missing. S500/S500wi Package Contents Power cable 1.8 m VG...
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Only for S500wi Package Contents Interactive Pen Wrist strap Nib Interwrite Workspace CD 2 m Mini USB cable (USB-A to Mini 5 m Mini USB cable (USB-A to Mini USB-B) USB-B) Your Dell Projector 8
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About Your Projector Top View Bottom View 1 Control panel 2 Focus tab 3 Lens 4 IR receivers 5 Lamp cover 6 Mounting holes for wall mount: Screw hole M4 x 10 mm depth. Recommended torque <10 kgf-cm ...
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About Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) Top View Bottom View 1 Replaceable nib 2 Lens 3 Control buttons 4 LED indicators 5 Wrist strap holder 6 Power switch 7 Firmware upgrade connector 8 Mini US...
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9 Do not use the wireless projector near cardiac pacemakers. 10 Do not use the wireless projector near medical equipment. 11 Do not use the wireless projector near microwave ovens. NOTE: • Do not atte...
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Connecting Your Projector 1 +12 V DC out connector 11 USB Type B connector for USB Display 2 Audio-A input connector 12 USB Type A connector for USB Viewer 3 RS232 connector 13 RJ45 connector 4 Compos...
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NOTE: The S500 and S500wi connectors are the same. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 10. Installing the Optional Wire...
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Install the Cable Cover Your projector comes with a cable cover. You can find cable cover in your projector's box. Follow the following steps to assemble the cable cover and your projector. 1 Locate t...
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Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB-A to Mini USB-B cable NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up a...
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Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional VGA cable can be purchased on the Dell website a...
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Connecting a Computer Using a RS232 cable Power cord 2 RS232 cable NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control sof...
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Connecting a Computer by USB Cable Power cord 2 USB-A to USB-B cable NOTE: Plug and Play. Only one USB cable is shipped with your projector. An additional USB cable can be purchased on the Dell websit...
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Connecting a Computer Using Wireless NOTE: Your computer should be equipped with a wireless connector and properly configured to detect another wireless connection. Refer to your computer’s documentat...
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Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 S-Video cable NOTE: The S-Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the S-Video extension (...
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Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 Composite Video cable NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the Composite Video Exte...
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Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 VGA to Component Video cable NOTE: The VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the VGA to...
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Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the HDMI cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com. Conne...
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Connecting to Local Area Network To project an image and control the projector that is connected to a network through a RJ45 cable. Local Area Network (LAN) 1 Power cord 2 RJ45 cable NOTE: The RJ45 ca...
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Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen 1 Power cord 2 12 V DC Plug 3 Automatic Screen NOTE: Use a 12 V DC plug in, 1.7 mm (ID) x 4.00 mm (OD) x 9.5 mm (shaft), to...
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Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable 3 Commercial RS232 control box NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a professional technician to ob...
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Connecting With Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) Power cord VGA to VGA cable USB-A to Mini USB-B cable V DC Plug Motorized Projection Screen Interactive Pen Connecting Your Projector 27
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NOTE: 1 Interactivity is supported only in the following input modes: VGA and HDMI from a PC, and Wireless Display, USB Display, and LAN Display. 2 To enable Interactive Pen, the 2nd connection betwee...
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Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The Power button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Connect the p...
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3 To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 1 second while the projector’s cooling fans are still running. NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 secon...
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Adjusting the Projector Focus 1 Rotate the focus tab until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 1.60 ft to 2.15 ft ± 0.02 ft (0.489 m to 0.655 m ± 0.6 mm). 1 Focus ta...
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Pr oj ec to r t sc re en is ta nc Adjusting Projection Image Size S500/S500wi Using Your Projector 32
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S500/S500wi Max. 77" 81" 86" 91" 95" 100" (195.58 cm) (205.74 cm) (218.44 cm) (231.14 cm) (241.30 cm) (254.00 cm) Screen (Diagonal) Min. 77" 81" 86" 91&quo...
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Using the Control Panel IR Receiver Point the remote control towards the IR receiver and press a button. 2 Left / Auto Adjust Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to...
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6 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 29 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 29. 7 Down / Keystone Press to navi...
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Using the Remote Control Power Turns the projector on or off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 29 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 29. Press to...
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5 Laser Point the remote control at the screen, press and hold the laser button to activate the laser light. WARNING: Do not look at the laser point when it is active. Avoid directing the laser light ...
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Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. 17 Menu Press to activate the OSD. 18 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. 19 Zoom + Press to increase the image. 20 Z...
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Using the Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) Top View Bottom View Replaceable nib Press the nib to draw or write. When the nib is engaged, it works like left clicking your mouse to draw or write. NOTE:...
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2 Left This button acts like the left click button of a mouse. 3 Function Functions available are listed in the OSD Menu "Set function" (see page 70). NOTE: Double-clicking the Function butt...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 132 |
| File Size | 7.19 MB |
| Published | June 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I connect the projector to a computer using various cables?
You can use VGA, RS232, USB, or an HDMI cable. For wireless connections, use the optional wireless dongle.
What do I do if my image is not visible on the screen?
Check the projection focus and adjust the projector height using the control panel to ensure proper alignment.
How do I improve the projected image quality?
You can adjust the Brightness/Contrast settings and select the appropriate Video Mode via the On-Screen Display (OSD).
What components are required for wireless connectivity?
The S500wi model utilizes an optional Wireless Dongle, and controlling it may require a network connection through an RJ45 cable.