Using a laptop with a projector or monitor
In order to use most laptop or notebook computers with a projector or external monitor, you will usually have to enable the port. This usually involves a “Function” or “F” key combination. Some of the more common key combinations are listed below.
Hold down the Function key, normally located in the bottom left-hand side of your keyboard, and then the appropriate F key across the top of your keyboard.
Most laptops will cycle or toggle through a series of modes when using the F keys. The push might give you the Laptop screen only, push it again to enable the external port, push it again to enable both screens. Some will even disable all screens. If you don’t get what you want immediately then just hit the F key again to cycle through your options.
*Note: This list is by no means exhaustive and will be added to over time. Please feel free to leave any additions you may have in the comments.
| Laptop Type | F Key |
| NEC Panasonic |
Fn + F3 |
| Toshiba IBM Sony |
Fn + F5 |
| Fujitsu | Fn + F10 |
| HP | Fn + F4 |
| Dell | Fn + F8 |
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