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>Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 14:15:53 -0500
>Subject: Re: #7388 Laptops that don't project?
>From: John de Szendeffy <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum    <[log in to unmask]>
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On Friday, January 30, 2004, at 01:56  PM, "Carol Reitan" 
<[log in to unmask]>  wrote:

> I've just learned that the Toshiba laptops we check out to faculty will
> not project video (from a DVD or web-based video). Apparently they are
> missing some kind of special software that will allow that. One of our
> instructors has a less expensive Computerland laptop that will project
> video just fine. Does anyone know the generic name of the software
> and/or a brand name that will help us track down what we need?

1. Does this laptop project everything else okay? PC laptops have a 
function key + F key combo that toggles video mirroring on. (The 
Function key is usually on the bottom left of the keyboard.) Different 
PC manufacturers use different key commands.
2. If DVD projection is the only problem, then it might suffer 
insufficient video RAM or the resolution of the projector might be 
incompatible with that supported by the laptop. Try using a lower 
resolution in the Display control panel (e.g., 800x600).


-John
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