How to a Attach Multimedia Projector to the Computer

Multimedia projectors can be a very cheap way to show videos or slide show presentations to large audiences, especially if they are rented instead of purchased outright. You can use a multimedia projector stream images from your computer onto a screen or wall for many people to view at the same time.

Things You'll Need

• USB or S-video connector cable Projector screen

Instructions

1. Make sure that the computer you will be connecting the projector to has a corresponding port that matches the type of cable the projector uses. See if the projector uses a common type of connector, such as USB or S-Video, or if it has a less common connector type, such as DVI or VGA. Purchase a conversion connector if the projector uses a different type of cable than your computer can handle.

2. Turn off both the computer and the projector. Connect the projector's AC power cord into a standard wall outlet. Connect the output cable, or the conversion cable if you had to use one, from the computer to the projector.

3. Position the projector so that it is facing towards either a blank projector screen or a white wall.

4. Power on the computer and wait for it to fully load its operating system. Turn on the projector.

5. Take the remote that came with the projector and use it to navigate through the setup menu that will appear on the projector screen. Use the arrow keys to scroll down to the "PC" option and then press the "OK" or "Menu" button on the remote.

Tips & Warnings

• If you connect a secondary serial cable between your computer and the projector, you can scroll through the menu options using your mouse instead of the projector's remote control.

• Most projectors will not recognize a computer if the connector cable is plugged in while the projector is powered on.

Resources

• Projector reviews and information
• Rent or buy projectors