How can I connect my device to a classroom setup that only supports laptops?

ITS encourages you to preview, test, and otherwise familiarize yourself with the classroom equipment and functionality prior to the start of the semester!

Instructions:

• Use the remote control located on the instructor station to power up the Projector.
  • Remotes may vary per room
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• Connect your laptop to the HDMI cable (typically they're colored red).
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Confirm screen(s) is lowered.
  • If not lowered, use the switch on the wall to lower the screen
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• Please remember to use the remote control to turn off the projector when the class has ended.

​​​​​​​Tips:

• To change your display settings to include or exclude your laptop display and any external displays such as a classroom projector and the instructor station display:   
  • Windows Computer

    • Simultaneously press the Windows key + P to open the "Projection Mode" menu to allow you to choose how you want to project your content. Your options are:

    • Duplicate: Show the same content on both your laptop and the external display.
    • Extend: Extend your desktop across multiple displays.
    • Second screen only: Display only on the external screen, turning off the laptop's display.

    • Note: This connects your laptop to an external monitor, projector, or the display on the instructor station.

  • Mac Computer
    • Command (⌘) + F1: If your Mac is connected to an external display, this will toggle mirroring on and off.

    • If your Mac doesn't support this shortcut or if it's not working you may also manage display settings through System Settings (or System Preferences in older MacOS versions):

    • Go to System Settings (or System Preferences).
    • Click on Displays.
    • Here you can choose to mirror displays or arrange them as needed.

    • For more detailed control you may also use the Display menu in the menu bar, if it's enabled.

  • If you do not see your projection on the screen check the input on the remote

• Audio Controls will be controlled via the device you are using