E-3Lamp Replacement• Perform lamp replacement in accordance with the instructions onpage E-37.• Be sure to replace the lamp when the Status light comes on. If youcontinue to use the lamp after 2000 hours of use, the lamp bulb mayshatter, and pieces of glass may be scattered in the lamp case. Do nottouch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury. If this happens,contact your NEC dealer for lamp replacement.• Allow a minimum of ONE minute to elapse between turning the lampoff and on. High voltage is applied to the lamp immediately when thepower is turned on. Therefore turning the power off and quickly backon may shorten the life of your lamp and result in damage to yourLCD projector.Fire and Shock Precautions1. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents are unob-structed to prevent the build-up of heat inside your LCD projector.Allow at least 3 inches (10cm) of space between your LCD projectorand a wall.2. Prevent foreign objects such as paper clips and bits of paper fromfalling into your LCD projector. Do not attempt to retrieve any objectsthat might fall into your projector. Do not insert any metal objectssuch as a wire or screwdriver into your LCD project. If somethingshould fall into your projector, disconnect it immediately and have theobject removed by a qualified NEC service person.3. Do not place any liquids on top of your LCD projector.• Do not look into the lens while the projector is on.Serious damage to your eyes could result.• Do not look into the laser pointer while it is on and donot point the laser beam at another person. Seriousinjury could result.