My PowerPoint Projector Won't Work on My Laptop

Hooking up your laptop to a projector.

Microscope Powerpoint allows the user to create presentations and present them on a large screen through use of a projector. Using a projector requires hooking up your desktop computer or laptop with USB cords to the projector. A laptop enables you to travel and present your presentation wherever needed, provided you have a projector on hand as well. Sometimes, a laptop computer and projector are provided for the presenter and the directions for use are different or are not provided.

Instructions

1. Make sure you plug the projector into the laptop while the laptop is turned off. Your laptop should have an external port to hook the projector. Plug the projector's monitor cable into your laptop. Turn on your laptop. Turn on the projector.

2. Turn on Microsoft Powerpoint and pull up your Powerpoint presentation.

3. View the presentation on the projector screen by locating the video output symbol on your computer's keyboard. Laptops may differ with the symbol and function number. You should read your laptop manual for instructions, if available. The video output symbol resembles a computer screen and can be found on one of the Function Buttons on your keyboard. For instance, F7, F10 or F12.

4. Select the appropriate Function button and your presentation will output from your computer screen onto the projector screen.

5. Start your presentation on the projector screen by selecting View Slideshow in Powerpoint.

References

• Mighty Coach: Viewing Your Powerpoint Show