Power on your devices.
Usb cable to connect laptop to projector.
By using a laptop and a relatively small projector you can even take these presentations on the go.
Plug the cable into the hdmi ports on the projector and the laptop.
After identifying the cable hdmi dvi or vga you can connect the two ports.
First plug the power cord into the wall press the power button and turn on your tv or projector and select the function for laptop use if it has one.
An hdmi connection is recommended for projecting movies video games and other home entertainment content.
Many video connection ports may be labeled.
While many projectors connect to your computer using a vga cable there are a few out there that can connect to your computer using a usb cable.
If there are multiple options use one that is only for hdmi not shared with any other connections.
Plug your projector into an electrical outlet and press the power button to turn it on.
Connect the hdmi cable to your laptop s hdmi.
Plug in the cable to the port on both your laptop and the projector.
Connect the video cable usually vga from your laptop s external video port to the projector unsure what video output you have.
There are no networking requirements although it can be connected to a network for updates and no software to run.
This will help to make sure that both the video and audio are sent to the projector smoothly.
Make sure your computer and laptop are both turned off.
Connect the projector to your computer using a usb cable.
Plug the usb connection from the usb to vga adapter into the rectangular usb slot on the side of your laptop.
A usb connection may cause a delay for content requiring high bandwidth such as movies.
You simply plug in a transmitter to the hdmi or usb c thunderbolt port on your notebook push the button and your laptop is now connected to the projector.
View our video connection guide.
Plug the power cord into the back of your projector and plug the other end into the nearest electrical outlet.