This article explains how to use an HDMI switch with a laptop. The laptops image should now appear on the new display. On the switch, select whichever input the laptop is using. Run an HDMI cable from the switchs output port to the display youd like to use. Depending on what you plan to do, select an appropriate option, i.e., PC only, duplicate, extend. It will appear just like Windows action enter. Make sure you're plugging in the right part of the cable to the right input. Connect an HDMI cable from your laptop to an input port on the switch. Press Win + P to open the Windows Project option. Make sure that your TV, monitor, or projector is turned on.Ĭonnect the other end of the cable to the video adapter.Ĭonnect the adapter to your Surface. Plug one end of the video cable into the port on the external screen. You can now use your display as you would any other connected display. If not, you can go to Settings > System > Display to manually enable it. Windows 10 should automatically detect the display and enable it. When you're ready, here's how to set it up: Connect the HDMI end of the cable to your display. The desktop will appear on the projector screen when the connection is established. Make sure you have the correct cable(s) and adapter(s) for your devices. Insert one end of the cable to the laptop and the other end into the projector that is all Furthermore, Windows machines contain HDMI-out ports, modern MacBooks have a multi-function USB Type-C port, and other versions have the HDMI-out port. For more info, go to Surface sound, volume, and audio accessories. If your projector has this option, all you need to do is connect a USB or USB-C cable to both your Android device and the projector. Audio will play from your Surface speakers unless you've connected external speakers. There are no networking requirements (although it can be connected to a network for updates), and no software to run. Your laptop is connected to the projector. Tip: For best results when using your Surface with a high-resolution monitor, we recommend using an active HDMI cable.ĭepending on which Surface you have, you'll need one of the following:Ī USB-C to VGA adapter and VGA cable (sold separately)Ī Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter and VGA cable (sold separately)Ī VGA adapter and cable are for video only. You simply plug in a transmitter to the HDMI or USB-C/Thunderbolt port on your notebook.
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