A standard vga connector has 15 pins and other than connecting a computer to a monitor you may also use a vga cable to connect your laptop to a tv screen or a projector.
What kind of cable to connect computer to projector.
You might not have access to a wireless network to facilitate the connection between the projector and your laptop or you might want a quick plug and play solution with wires being of little concern.
When you re connected to a wireless projector this option changes to disconnect duplicate.
Connect the video cable usually vga from your laptop s external video port to the projector unsure what video output you have.
Converter cables are lso available to let vga monitors connect to newer computers that only output hdmi or dvi signals.
If there are multiple options use one that is only for hdmi not shared with any other connections.
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Click extend to extend the primary display s work area onto the projector.
Make sure your computer and laptop are both turned off.
When you re in a conference room and need to project connect your pc using one of the cable connectors in the room press the windows logo key p and then choose one of the four options.
Plug the cable into the hdmi ports on the projector and the laptop.
Connect an android device to a projector via wire.
Mini size type c.
Keep in mind though that sending hd content from your computer through hdmi without restrictions will drain your battery very quickly.
Hdmi cables with mini connectors are used on dslr cameras and standard sized tablets.
You ll see everything on your pc.
The end that connects to the camera or tablet is a mini hdmi connector while the other end of the cable is a standard size connector that plugs into a tv pc monitor or video projector.
Plug your projector into an electrical outlet and press the power button to turn it on.
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Click duplicate to display the computer s primary screen on both the laptop s screen and the projector.
View our video connection guide.
Wirelessly connecting your android phone or tablet to a projector isn t always an option.