Can't get Dell projector to consistently mirror laptop display
One of our customers has a Dell 4210X projector. They have trouble using it with a Vostro 1710 with integrated graphics (Intel GM965) running Windows XP. They want to use it in mirrored mode, but the projector usually does not recognise that it is receiving a signal. After some trouble shooting, I have deterimed that we can get it to work by going through the Fn + F8 cycle several times, waiting a few seconds each time to see if it works. This can take about 90 seconds, which is a long time in the middle of a presentation. Is there a more elegant way to do this?
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Mickey JW:
It works fine on other laptops.
I had the latest video drivers, but I'd reinstalled them anyway. I had noticed that sometimes bringing up the Intel graphics management console and navigating through the properties pages (even without changing anything) would sometimes cause the projector to start or stop displaying an image from the laptop. I will have to try setting up a scheme.
I did not see the hotkey drivers available for download, but I think they may be included with QuickSet, which I was considering installing. At the very least, I think QuickSet gives the hotkeys more functionality.
caballo oscuro:
Yes, I think that should work, but they often use two different laptops in the same presentation. I considered telling them to set up both laptops at the same time (the porjector has two VGA in conectors). I will have them try this out if the other suggested solutions do not work.
It works fine on other laptops.
I had the latest video drivers, but I'd reinstalled them anyway. I had noticed that sometimes bringing up the Intel graphics management console and navigating through the properties pages (even without changing anything) would sometimes cause the projector to start or stop displaying an image from the laptop. I will have to try setting up a scheme.
I did not see the hotkey drivers available for download, but I think they may be included with QuickSet, which I was considering installing. At the very least, I think QuickSet gives the hotkeys more functionality.
caballo oscuro:
Yes, I think that should work, but they often use two different laptops in the same presentation. I considered telling them to set up both laptops at the same time (the porjector has two VGA in conectors). I will have them try this out if the other suggested solutions do not work.
The projector may not be getting a signal that is strong enough to detect. If this is VGA and the cable is too long or of poor quality, this can happen. VGA needs to be in the 0.5 to 0.7 volt range on the maximum, and you can ensure uniformity by connecting a video amplifier between the projector and laptop. Kramer makes one for various inputs as well as for splitting: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/downloads/pdf/product/1/VP-200.pdf
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I got it working by creating a scheme in the intel graphics management console. The user can now get it to display properly by selecting that scheme. Thank you for your help.
If you do this then as you move the mouse and click the same will appear on both laptop and projector. There may be specific drivers for tarting up the display but windows will setup a default if non specific drivers are present. I do this everyday on various laptops and it works everytime. best of luck