Connecting with an HDMI Cable

Your classroom may have an HDMI cable. If your device doesn't have an HDMI port, you will need to provide a suitable adapter.

Locate the remote and switch the TV or Projector on.
Look for the HDMI port on the wall. It is normally to the left or right of the whiteboard (See the image to the right). There will also be an HDMI cable available to use.
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the port, then connect the other end to your device.

If you're using a projector: At the end of the lesson, leave it on if it will be used later in the day. Turn it off if it won't be, or if you are not sure

For more projector tips, and useful remote control functions, click here.

Mirror/Duplicate or Extend?

Your device will either mirror or extend to a projector/TV. Mirror means that you will see the exact same image on the projector/TV as you see on the device's screen. Extend means that the projector/TV is treated as additional screen space, and you can drag windows across to it.

There are benefits and drawbacks to each. You can use the shortcuts below to quickly change between them.

Switch mirror/extend on a Chromebook

Switch mirror/extend on a Mac

Switch mirror/extend on a Windows PC

Having trouble?

No HDMI port on your computer? You will need to source a suitable HDMI adapter for your device, such as a USB-C dongle.
No HDMI cable? Please contact IT.
No image on the TV/Projector? Use the source/source search button on the TV/Projector remote to change the source. Then try restarting your device.
Seeing your wallpaper/background on the TV/Projector but nothing else? This means you've successfully connected, but you need to change a setting on your computer. Click here for help!

Report abuse