Overview
Projecting your computer to the TV in classrooms and meeting rooms on campus should be done through an HDMI cable. Most rooms have an HDMI cable with a USB-C to HDMI adapter. This combination will work with most laptop computers.
Details
Compatible Devices
- All modern Gustavus-issued Lenovo and Mac computers
- All computers with either HDMI or USB-C ports
- Devices such as DVD or Blu-ray players that have either HDMI or USB-C ports
Not Compatible Devices
- Any that does not have an HDMI or USB-C connection. Arrangements can be made for HDMI adapters that will convert to other form factors
- Wireless projection and screen casting are possible with this model of TV, but it is currently not recommended with our network
Instructions for Use with Remote
- Power on the TV with the power button on the remote
- If it's not already on the home screen, hit the home button
- Plug the HDMI cable and any necessary adapter into the device
- Choose the PC option on the home screen or wait for the device to show full screen on the TV
- If using sound, it should play over the TV speakers. If there is no sound, check your device settings and choose the Samsung TV as the audio output
Instructions for Use without Remote
If the remote control for the TV is not available, the TV can still be controlled with the single button at the bottom of the TV.
- Power on the TV with the power button at the bottom center of the TV under the Samsung logo
- Plug the HDMI cable and any necessary adapter into the device
- Wait for the image to show full screen on the TV
- If the TV does not display your device, quickly press and release the power button, and a menu will appear on the screen. Follow the on-screen instructions for volume and input control
Contact us
If you need further assistance, please contact us at helpline@gustavus.edu or call us at 507-933-6111.