LCD projector question.

[progressoid]

I just need to do a simple slide presentation. And I have this used Hitachi CP-x201 projector. I don't have the remote. But I found the instruction manual online. http://www.projector-manual.com/manuals/hitachi/Hitachi_CP-X201.pdf

Also have an old Toshiba Satellite A215 running XP. I can connect the laptop via a 15 pin cable.

The problem I have is that I don't see my laptop screen image projected. It seems that the only way I can get an input to be detected is for the projector to be seen as a second monitor. I can see something projected if I drag a window or app off the right side of the screen. But I was kind of hoping for a more elegant solution.

Under my laptop video settings, my options are limited. If I uncheck "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor", I lose my connection to the projector.

Is there any hope? I'll check in tomorrow. Now I have to fix my lawnmower.

[lastlib]

1. Have you twiddled with the Function hot keys?

(on mine, it was <Fn>F4 to switch to the remote monitor (projector). YMMV, usually some combination of the Fn key plus one of the F1-F12 keys will switch display output to something other than the laptop screen. Your laptop user guide may tell you. Hope this helps!)

[RoccoR5955]

2. That function key is a toggle

It will toggle between the LCD, external video and both displays. I am not sure which function key it is. You have to check the documentation for the laptop, or the online help file.

[progressoid]

3. Oh that might be a problem. I tried that but nothing happens.

Your tip reminded be that this laptop came with Vista and I changed it to XP. Maybe that's why the hotkeys aren't working. I know I had to find a bunch of drivers. Could be a problem there. I'll see if I can find drivers tomorrow.

Thanks