Change Windows laptop display setting when connected to projector through lectern

Summary

You can connect your laptop to the projector by using the cables provided on the lectern. Classrooms may include a VGA cable or HDMI cable, and some rooms will be equipped with both. There are a number of options for display when you connect your laptop which can alter what you and your class do and do not see.

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1. Press the Windows key Windows icon + P on the laptop keyboard.

2. A pop up menu will appear on your screen with a number of options; 

Computer Only: Image will only display on the laptop screen

Duplicate: Image will display on both projection and laptop screens.

Extend: This will cause the display to treat the projector and laptop as two different displays, much like a two monitor set up in an office. 

Projector Only: Image will only display on projector screen.

Details

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Article ID: 1714
Created
Wed 8/18/21 1:49 PM
Modified
Wed 11/24/21 2:55 PM
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Classroom
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Lectern