How do I Connect a Dell Computer to a Projector?

Projectors can be a useful addition to any home theater, classroom or workplace. Replace your PC's monitor with a multimedia projector to capitalize on your Dell's computing power and video output options. Use the video cable that came with your projector to connect it to the computer. Or, purchase a better video cable for a higher-quality picture if both the projector and Dell support it.

Things You'll Need

• Video connection cable
• 1/8-inch male-to-stereo RCA male patch cable

Instructions

1. Turn off your Dell computer.

2. Connect the projector to a power outlet.

3. Insert the video cable into the appropriate slot on the connector panel of your projector. The slot may be marked "VGA IN," "DVI IN" or "Video IN," depending on the type of projector you have.

4. Plug the other end of the video cable into the matching video slot on your Dell computer.

5. Connect your computer's audio to the projector if the projector supports sound. Insert the 1/8-inch mini connector into the "Line Out" jack of the Dell. Plug the RCA connectors into the audio jacks on the projector. Match the red connector to the red jack, and match the white connector to the white jack.

6. Turn on your Dell computer. Press the "Power" button on the projector console, or on the projector's remote.

References

• University of Wisconsin: Setting Up a Laptop Computer to a LCD Projector
• Dell: How do I Connect a Monitor to a Computer?