Question
How do I connect my PC laptop to the classroom AV system via VGA?
Answer
Follow the steps below to connect your device:
- Turn on the AV System.
- Connect the VGA cable to the VGA port at the AV cabinet, eNook or teaching station (a VGA cable should be in the AV cabinet or on the teaching station).
- Plug in the mini audio cable into the audio jack.
- Connect the other end of the VGA cable into the VGA port on the laptop.
- Confirm the mini audio cable is plugged into the headphone jack on the computer.
- If you are using a single screen system, press VGA on the touch panel. If you are using a multi screen system, press the appropriate display, then press VGA for each display you want to show your laptop.
*This set up will only work with a PC Laptop that has a VGA port. Newer Laptops will have HDMI connections. If your PC does not have a VGA port, please refer to the Connecting a PC laptop via HDMI article.
Troubleshooting
- If laptop image does not appear on the projector/flatscreen, confirm the VGA cable is securely attached to the ports.
- If image does not appear, restart the touch panel. This will restart the video projectors as well as the touch panel.
- Confirm resolution of the laptop is set to the lowest resolution available.
For additional assistance, please contact Information Technology Services at 419-372-0999 or through chat.