show dvd from laptop to projector

[rmyslik]

We are conducting a class and have all our dvd's to view. We usually hook up the laptop to a projector (panasonic) and play it. It shows up on the laptop NOT the projection? Any setting that we should consider? We already purchased new cables as suggested by someone.
Thanks
Rob

 

[martingrau]

There should be a function key combination on the laptop to put the monitor output to the projector. On the IBM thinkpad, it's the FUNCTION key plus F7. Multiple key presses will toggle between output to projector only, output to both projector and laptop, and output to laptop only.

look for the monitor icon on one of the function keys.

Dan

 

[eyec]

make sure that you plug the projector into the laptop before you turn the laptop on. it must see the projector when it boots to use it.

 

[rmyslik]

AH! The function key worked. You see we could see the windows screen and icons but the movie was invisible. The funtion key enabled the projector only which is fine! Thanks