Pocket Projector 180 ™ Intended Use Statement The 3M 180 Projector is designed to operate with the 3M-specified battery and ™ 3M power adapter in normal office or home environments. • 10˚–35˚C (50˚–95˚F) • 10–80% RH (without condensation) • 0–1829 m (0–6000 feet) above sea level...
Page 5
™ m Warning To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage: • Do not modify this product in any way. Use only 3M-approved replacement components. • Do not attempt to service this projector other than battery replacement. There are no user-serviceable parts other than the battery. Service to be performed only by a 3M-authorized service provider using 3M-approved system components.
• Do not immerse the battery in water or allow it to get wet. • Do not reverse the positive(+) and negative(-) terminals. • Do not connect the battery directly to a wall outlet. Use only the 3M-specified wall charger or automobile charger.
CLASS 2 LED PRODUCT Introduction Thank You For Choosing 3M This product has been produced in accordance with 3M quality and safety standards to provide smooth and trouble-free use in the years to come. For optimum performance, please follow the operating instructions carefully.
Getting Started Install Battery The 3M projector comes with a rechargeable battery. The battery should be fully charged before using the projector with the battery. To install the battery: point the contacts on the battery toward the contacts on the projector, insert the end farthest from the battery latch first, then push down until the battery clicks into place.
Page 12
Power Adapter The power adapter is used to charge the battery or power the projector. There are four outlet adapters to give you the flexibility to power the 3M 180 in most countries. You can also power the projector with the 3M 180 car charger, available separately.
Page 13
™ Charge the Battery The 3M 180 rechargeable battery gives you up to two hours of battery life. When the battery needs to be charged, the status indicator will flash red or the low battery message will display. The battery should be fully charged before using the 3M 180 projector.
The 3M 180 projector will display informational icons depending on the input device and signal being detected. If no devices or input cables are connected to the projector, the home screen will display. The 3M 180 was designed to operate with the 3M VGA and AV cables only.
™ Connecting to a Component Video Device For component video input, you must purchase the optional 3M 180 Component AV Cable. This cable sends a higher quality video signal for the best possible image. Connect the component AV cable to the projector’s VGA-AV input.
The projector supports VGA, SVGA, XGA, and WXGA resolutions. For best results, set the computer’s resolution to SVGA (800x600). Connect the VGA cable to the 3M 180 projector. Connect the VGA cable to the computer’s video and audio outputs. Set the computer resolution to one of the supported resolutions.
Pocket Projector 180 ™ Adjusting Image Size The 3M 180 projector can project a diagonal image of 10 to 60 inches (254–1524 mm). Refer to the chart for associated dimensions. Diagonal Size Image Width Image Height Projector-to- Screen Distance 14 in (35.56 cm) 11 1/4 in (28.4 cm)
Page 21
Pocket Projector 180 ™ Transfer Files to Projector The 3M 180 projector has 1 GB of internal memory. To access the projector’s internal memory or the microSD Card memory: Connect the USB cable to the projector. Connect the USB cable to the computer.
Page 22
™ Using the microSD Card Slot The 3M 180 projector has a microSD card slot that can read up to a 16 GB card. You can either place files on the card before you insert it into the projector’s card slot or while the projector is connected to a USB port on a computer.
™ Browsing the Internet The 3M Pocket Projector 180 has a built-in web browser that you can use to browse web pages just like on a computer. Note that before using the browser, you must make sure you have established a network connection. See “Wi-Fi Settings”...
3M 180 projector can read and decode. Video and Audio File Support The table shows the file containers and video and audio formats that the 3M 180 projector supports. Because of differences in video and audio encoders, some of these files that are listed may still not play.
Photo File Support The 3M 180 projector can open and display Graphics Interchange Format (.gif), Tagged Image File Fomat (.tif), Portable Network Graphics (.png), Bitmap (.bmp) and Joint Photographic Experts Group (.jpg) files. The projector supports up to a two megapixel bitmap file or a ten megapixel jpeg file.
Pocket Projector 180 ™ Viewing Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF Files The 3M 180 projector can open and view Microsoft® Word files and Adobe PDF files. Document File Support Supported Versions The file viewer supports Microsoft® Word 95, Microsoft® Word 97, Microsoft®...
Microsoft® Excel® 2000, Microsoft® Excel® 2003, and Microsoft® Excel® 2007 xls and xlsx files. Font and Number Support The 3M 180 projector has limited font and number support and the file viewer will automatically substitute unsupported fonts or numbers. Embedded Objects Support The file viewer supports autoshape, lines, pictures, and Microsoft®...
97, Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2000, Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2003, and Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2007 ppt and pptx files. Font Support The 3M 180 projector has limited font support and the file viewer will automatically substitute unsupported fonts. Font substitutions may cause the presentation slide layout to look differently on the projector.
Pocket Projector 180 ™ Firmware Upgrade If a software update becomes available, 3M will post the file and instructions on the 3M Pocket Projector website. The following instructions will step you through upgrading the 180 projector. What You Need For The Update:...
13. The image is not visible or is very dim. • The 3M 180 projector is a battery-operated device and requires controlled lighting conditions. The image may appear very dim in brightly lit rooms. • Make sure the status indicator is green. This indicates that the projector is powered on and projecting an image.
All replaced parts or products become property of 3M. If the product is repaired, 3M will repair the defective part(s) with a new or used part(s). If the 3M product is replaced, 3M will replace the 3M product with the same or equivalent model and with a new or refurbished 3M product.
Page 46
This warranty does not cover consumables (e.g., batteries). This warranty is not transferable. 3M is not responsible for warranty service should the 3M label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed unless otherwise stated in writing for the purposes of private labeling for partnership requirements.
Page 47
What 3M Will Do To Correct Problems: • If your 3M product requires service, 3M will ask you to bring or send the 3M product, securely packaged in its original container or equivalent, along with proof of the date of original purchase, to your 3M Service Dealer or 3M Service Center.
RoHS, as amended:(a) 0.1% (by weight) for lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers; or (b) 0.01% (by weight) for cadmium. This information represents 3M’s knowledge and belief, which may be based on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M.