The following list gives you an overview what equipment is generally needed for a presentation and which preparations have to be made to set it up properly:

Equipment needed:

• Laptop
• Video projector
• (Power and network) cables
• USB flash drive
• Internet access*
• Loud speakers*

Video Projector Setup:

• Plug the power cable into the computer.
• If you need an internet connection, connect the network cable to your PC.
• Choose the right VGA plug socket on the video projector (video input).
• Plug the VGA cable into the projector and the other end into the computer.
• Plug in the power cable of the video projector.
• If you want to play a video or music file and want to use sound, connect the speakers to your PC.
• Everything should be set up now.
• Turn on the projector FIRST.
• Adjust the image if necessary.
• Start your computer.
• If the projector does not show any picture, try the key combination FN + F5 to activate the video output of your computer.

After your presentation, make sure NOT to unplug the projector straight away, switch to standby first in order not to damage the light bulb.

*= only if required for presentation