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How to Connect Laptop to Projector with USB – Overview
Well, before proceeding to the rest of the process, you should try to ensure the availability of all the required accessories.
Why a USB port
The projector’s connection to the computer typically requires a VGA or HDMI slot. However, you may find the external monitor already taking the only VGA slot on the laptop.
So, if you want to connect the projector and the external monitor simultaneously, you need access to the USB port.
Moreover, you will also require the USB to VGA adaptor for the same purpose.
Most projectors do not natively support video input through a USB port; a USB-to-HDMI or USB-to-VGA adapter is typically required.
Things Needed
- USB to VGA adapter
- Cable
The steps-
- First, plug the power cord into the projector’s back and the other end right into the nearest electric outlet.
- Now, establish the USB connection from the USB to the VGA adaptor. You have to do so in the rectangular slot you will find on the side of the laptop.
- Now, connect the VGA cable to the adapter and then to the projector’s VGA input.
- After that, plug the other end of the VGA cable into the VGA input port on the projector. You can find this slot in the back of the projector.
- Now turn on the projector and press the Windows and P keys simultaneously to access display settings.
- After this, you have to select the duplicate option, which you will find from the four options available on the screen. It will show the projector what is right on the monitor.
Note- if this method does not work, then try updating the drivers and checking if the issue persists. To do so, you have to follow the steps below.
- First of all, uninstall the USB controller driver.
- Now, press the Windows and X keys.
- Click on the device manager.
- You have to expand the universal serial bus controller.
- Just right-click on every device that you will find under the universal serial bus controller node.
- From there, click on the ‘uninstall’.
- Now, restart the system and allow the computer to go ahead with the USB controller’s installation.
- Connect the computer to the device again to find out if it works or not.
Instructions for Windows 7 and 8
- Press and hold the windows button placed on the keyboard.
- Then, press on P. There, you will see a bunch of display options.
- After that, you have to keep on holding the windows button and press the P again to highlight the display options.
- Now, go to the duplicate option and highlight the image that will be appearing on the laptop.
- Click on the EXTEND option that you will find for using the projector as a second monitor.
- When you have selected the desired option, you have to release the Windows button.
Instructions for Windows 10
To connect to Windows 10, you have to right-click anywhere on the desktop background there.
- Now, you have to select graphic properties.
- Move to the display settings, adjust the resolution as needed, and click Apply to confirm.
Instructions for Mac
Mac laptops typically require manual configuration to detect and project to an external display.
However, if you don’t find this working, click on the Apple menu.
- Now, select the system preferences and go into the hardware row.
- You have to click on the menu displays.
- Now, click on detect displays.
The bottom line for How to connect the laptop to a projector with a USB
Following the steps mentioned above can help you connect the laptop to a projector with a USB. Leave your questions and doubts in the comments section if you have any other queries in the same regard.