Its on the right HDMI output on the tv but it just will not work. Cable is definitely working as I checked with my ps3. To mirror (to have the projector display your desktop): Hold Ctrl and the function key just above the "5" key. Kirky Posts: 1 June 2013 in 2013 Archives Trying to connect my acer E1-571 laptop to my LG TV via an HDMI cable but it wont work. To access more display settings ( resolution, orientation, TV alignment, primary):ġ) Click on your clock in the lower right of the screenģ) Click Device in the left side of the Settings WindowĤ) Click Dsplays in the right side of the Settings Window Once you have the proper adapter, plug the USB-C end into the chromebook and the projector cable into the video connector end of the adapter.Īt this point, you should see that the projector is connected to your Chromebook. Your school's Tech Team or the IT Department can supply you with one of these. It will look something like this and will be on the right-hand side:ĭepending on the projector connection you will either need a USB-C to HDMI adapter or a USB-C to VGA adapter. Luckily most Chromebooks come with a USB-C port which allows you to use an adapter and cable to output your Chromebook’s screen to an external display.Ĭonnecting your Chromebook to your projectorįirst find the non-charging USB-C port on your Chromebook (using the left side USB-C charging port for a projector can cause the projector image to repeatedly turn on and off, we highly recommend using the right side port for projecting). If you’re a teacher with a Chromebook chances are you’ll want to connect it to your classroom projector or display screen.
Once this has been selected, if the laptop still fails to mirror, you can select the menu item “Multiple Displays” or “Clone Displays” to try to open the VGA portĬhoosing “Apply” or “OK” will accept any changes you have made to the menu and open the VGA port to mirror the laptop.A simple guide to connecting your Chromebook to your classroom projector. The optimal screen resolution to use with classroom projectors is 1024x768. The wording and look of the menu will differ from computer to computer, but this is one example: The F# key used will vary from computer to computer (F7 and F8 are most common), but you can tell which one to press based on the images on the key.Īlternatively, you can right click on the desktop and open “Screen Resolution” or “Graphics Properties.” From this menu, you can adjust the screen resolution and/or open the VGA port for the second display. This can be done in a few different ways, the most straightforward of which is by holding down the Function key (“Fn” on the bottom left of the keyboard) and pressing the F# key at the top of the keyboard that corresponds with opening the VGA port. When the computer and projector are powered on and connected, both should display the same image, although many times the laptop will need to be mirrored manually.
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