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Solving Problems

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The projector and notebook don’t display the same image

If you’re projecting from a notebook, and you can’t see your image on
the projection screen and on your computer at the same time, follow
these guidelines.

If you’re using a PC notebook:

On most systems, there’s a function key that lets you toggle
between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at
the same time. It may be labeled

CRT/LCD

or have an icon such as

. You may have to hold down the

Fn

key while pressing it.

Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing
the setting.

If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously
on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make
sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are
enabled.

From the Control Panel, open the

Display

utility, select the

Settings

option, then select the

Advanced

option (in Windows

Vista, right-click on the desktop, select

Personalize

, select

Display Settings

, then select

Advanced Settings

). The method

for adjusting the settings varies by brand; you may need to click a

Monitor

tab, then make sure the external Monitor port is set as

your primary display and/or enabled. See your computer’s
documentation or online help for details.

If you’re using Mac OS X:

You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen
as well as the LCD screen. Make sure your projector is connected and
follow these steps:

1. Open

System Preferences

.

2. Click

Display

or

Displays

.

3. Click

Detect Displays

.