My Laptop Does Not Display In Class

Issue

The laptop image is not displaying on the classroom projector or screen.

Environment

  • Classroom Multimedia Station

Resolution

  1. Determine which connection is being used:
    1. VGA
      • If you need audio from the laptop or a wired network connector, connect those cables as well.
      • If you are using a Mac, you will need a video adapter. Adapters are available for check-out from the Media Department.
    2. HDMI (Cable is labeled as "HDMI")
      • Audio is automatically transmitted through the HDMI cable.
  2. Choose the correct input button:
    1. Press the Laptop button on the control panel to send the laptop's VGA video to the projector.
    2. Press the HDMI button on the control panel to send the laptop's HDMI video to the projector.

Troubleshooting Notes

  • If the desired source button is already lit when you first turn the system on but there is no video, press that source button once to ensure the projector receives the signal.
  • If the projector still does not show the image, you may need to enable the output from your laptop. Depending on the model, press Fn + F4 or Fn + F7 (hold the Fn key while pressing the function key).
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