How do I Present Powerpoint to a Class?

Microsoft PowerPoint is a slide-show presentation program created and distributed by Microsoft for use with the "Microsoft Office" suite. This program can be used to show people a variety of multi-slide presentations. In a classroom setting, the best way to show a PowerPoint presentation to a classroom is by connecting your computer to your classroom projector and displaying the PowerPoint images on that device.

Things You'll Need

• Projector (with VGA or RCA port)
• VGA or RCA cables

Instructions

1. Connect one end of your VGA or RCA cables to the corresponding output port on your computer.

2. Connect the other end of the cable(s) to the corresponding input port on your projector.

3. Turn your projector on, and press the "Input" button on the projector until you switch to your computer's visual signal.

4. Select the file for your PowerPoint presentation on your computer to open the presentation.

5. Press the "F5" button to begin your slide-show presentation, which can now be seen on your projector.

References

• MiraCosta: Microsoft Powerpoint
• Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi Projector Manual