How to Put a Computer on a Projector Screen

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When leading a business meeting, communication is key. One way you can communicate more effectively to your colleagues is by using a projector to display data, graphs and other information on a large wall or screen. You can also use a projector and a computer to show videos and pictures to a large group of people. You can connect your computer to a projector in a few steps.

Things You'll Need

• VGA cable or DVI cable
• Projector

Instructions

1. Connect your computer to your projector. Projectors can connect to computers using either a VGA or DVI cable. The VGA and DVI ports are located on the back of the projector and on either the back or left side of your computer or laptop. Plug one end of your cable into your computer and the other end into your projector.

2. Adjust you computer screen settings by navigating to the "Start" menu and selecting the "Control Panel." In the Search box of the Control Panel, type in "Projector." Click the option labeled "Connect to a projector." Desktop viewing options will then be displayed. You can select to view your desktop on your projector only or view your desktop through the projector and on your computer at the same time.

3. Adjust your projector and the image. Aim your projector at the projector screen. Your image will most likely look blurry. To adjust the focus of your image, rotate the focus ring on the front of the projector lens until the projector image comes into focus on your projector screen.

References

• Microsoft Windows: Connect to a Projector