Compaq Evo N800c Troubleshooting Tips

Compaq Evo N800c Laptop – Troubleshooting tips
The following steps are recommended when using a PC or laptop computer with a data
projector:
1. Make all the connections:
Connect RGB cable (rectangular 15 pin D-connector) from projector to computer video output
connector (it will only fit on one rear connector).
• If computer audio is required- connect the 3.5mm plug from the computer speakers to headphone jack at front centre
of computer or the audio output jack on projector.
If VCR playback is required, connect RCA connector from VIDEO IN on projector to VCR VIDEO Out jack. Connect
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RCA connector to the Left AUDIO IN on projector and AUDIO OUT on VCR.
2. Always turn the data projector on first:
If the computer is turned on first, it may fail to recognize it is connected to the data projector. If
this happens, make sure the data projector is connected and turned on. Then, reboot the laptop).
Select RGB1 or DATA 1 or COMPUTER 1 (depending on model) on projector keypad or remote.
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For VCR playback, select VIDEO or VIDEO 1 on projector, load tape and press Play on VCR.
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3. Turn on the computer:
Once the computer has booted to desktop, the start-up images should appear through the
projector.
What to do if you experience problems:
(Note: Details on specific problems which are known to have been experienced by Compaq evo800
laptop computer users appear on the following page).
Make sure the data projector is connected to the computer and the projector is turned on. Then
reboot the computer.
The image may not automatically display on both the monitor and the data projector. Depress both
the Function (Fn) + the (F4) until the image is displayed on both. (When using these keys there are
three display options; you may have to cycle through them to get the display you want
monitor only, Two – image on projector only, Three – image on both).
Appendix B
Using Data Projectors /
LIBRARY
Media Services
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