I see the presentation on my laptop screen, but it does not project through the projector.

A:  Each laptop may be a little different, but the process is the same. 
     You will need to find out what key or function will “split” the video signal.
     To do this, look at you laptop keyboard and look for a function key which
     reads LCD/CRT or has a picture of a monitor on it.

As you can see in the example below, the LCD/CRT is in blue below the F3 key. This indicates that in order to activate this function the user will need to hold down the Fn key in the lower left corner, and the F3 key at the same time.

The first time the user activates this key combination, the computer image will shift from the laptop monitor to the LCD projector. If the user hits this combination again, the image should show in both locations.

Laptop Model and Key Combinations

Laptop Model                                    Key Combo

Gateway Tablet PC                              Fn + F3

Toshiba 2400                                       Fn + F5

Gateway M450                                    Fn+ F3

Gateway M460                                    Fn +F4

I am using PowerPoint and my video will play in  PowerPoint, but all I see on the screen is a black box.

A:  The video you are playing must be the same resolution as the projector
     you are using. Try lowering the screen resolution on your laptop.

To lower the screen resolution,

- Right click anywhere on the desktop.

- Choose Properties

- Select the “Settings” tab

- Use the sliding scale in the screen resolution box to move
the slider to the left to lower the screen resolution.

- Click on the Apply button.

I can’t hear the sound from my Power Point Presentation

A:  The sound will come from the laptop and the volume must be turned up on
      the laptop in order for your audience to hear. Make sure the volume is up and
      the sound is not set on mute.

-  The volume control on laptops are mostly found on the right side of the keyboard and are again controlled by holding down the Fn Key in combination with the appropriate symbol in color on corresponding keys.

 - In presenting to a very large audience, it may be necessary to use a microphone to amplify the volume.

Other helpful hints for LCD presentations

1. When doing a presentation using an LCD Projector, make sure you have a welcome slide at the beginning of your presentation.  This will help you look prepared and avoid shuffling through the application when its time to start.
    
2. Be sure to turn off the screen saver on the laptop, you don’t want it coming on during your presentation.

Finishing Up

After you have completed your presentation, use the remote to turn off the LCD projector. The fan will continue to run, DO NOT UNPLUG until the fan has turned itself off. Doing so can cause the projector to overheat and damage the motor. Once the projector has shut down, you may unplug and return the projector to the case. Be sure to gather the remote, VGA and power cables, so you are ready for your next Presentation.