How to connect your laptop to a projector

Descriptions: This document will take you through how to use a projector with your laptop.

Projectors use VGA or HDMI cables. You must plug the cable into a matching video port on your computer.

Click on the Windows logo and then go to the search box. (see the diagram below)

(To use a keyboard shortcut instead press the Windows logo key +P).

Type Projector and select 'Connect to Projector'

Select how you want your desktop to be displayed:

Computer only (This shows your desktop only on your computer screen.)

Duplicate (This shows your desktop on both your computer screen and a projector.)

Extend (This extends your desktop from your computer screen to a projector.)

Projector only (This shows your desktop only on a projector.)

Picture of the choices for how to display your desktop

You can use this same procedure to connect your computer to a monitor instead of a projector.