How It Works

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Outputting the display is very simple, it all is just a matter of personal preference when choosing which route to go. In most cases you can just plug and play. The following information is for troubleshooting, and general education.

Connect Your PC To A Projector

Outputting to digital projector is the optimal choice.

To connect a PC laptop to a multimedia projector:
• Make sure your projector and laptop are turned off.
• Connect the projector cable to the laptop cable, then turn them both on.
• The projector should automatically display what is on your computer screen.
• You can switch between Laptop only, Projector only or Projector and Laptop modes. To do this hold down the FN (function) key and press F4 (some laptops this is F10. Look for the proper icon).

Connect Your PC To A TV

To view FanDraft on your TV, you will need to connect your computer to your TV monitor. First, you'll need to physically connect your PC to your TV. Check for video and audio outputs. The quality of the resolution is based on the connection type you choose (below is a listing of each). If you have an LCD TV, they function very similar to computer monitors, and you can skip down. Click here for a short instructional video.

To configure your PC for TV output, do the following:
• Right-click on a blank part of your desktop and select Properties.
• Select the Settings tab. If your TV is properly connected as a second monitor, Windows will recognize this and show two monitor icons, numbered 1 and 2.
• Change the Screen resolution by moving the slider all the way to the left.
• Click Apply.

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Tips & Troubleshooting

Enable external monitor

Press the Function (FN) key and your computer's corresponding F-number key — the external monitor key. (This may be FN+F2, F3, F4, F5, F6 or F7; the combination will depend on your computer.)

Enable TV scheme

Depending on your computer set-up, you may need to enable the TV scheme within your computer's graphics card.

Though graphics cards will vary, you generally get to this via the same basic steps:
• Right-click on a blank part of your desktop.
• Select Properties.
• Select the Settings tab.
• Click on Advanced. The Advanced tab should bring up a new window containing tabs for your computer's graphics card.
• Follow the instructions for your computer's particular graphics card to enable the TV scheme.

Connect your PC to a Computer Monitor (or LCD TV)

Connecting to a PC Monitor or LCD TV works almost exactly like setting up a digital projector.
Connect your cable(s) from the PC to the monitor. You can switch between Laptop only, Monitor only or Monitor and Laptop modes. To do this hold down the FN (function) key and press F4 (some laptops this is F10. Look for the proper icon).

Common Connector Types

Once you have identified the appropriate input/output option, you may need to go to your local electronics store to buy a cable to connect your computer to your TV. Use this handy shopping list to help you choose the right one.

Here are some of the most common connectors:
	HDMI This option has now become more prevalent, and is by far the best option. Commonly found on HD devices, but not as frequently as inputs to older model PCs. 100% Digital connection. HDTV compatible.
	DVI D-shaped connector with one flat pin and three rows of round pins (may vary depending on type of DVI connector) Commonly found on flat-panel, digital TVs DVI connectors transfer video signals in pure digital form, which is especially beneficial if you're using a plasma, LCD, or DLP TV Get Details (via other web site)
	SVGA / VGA D-shaped, 15-pin, video connector High quality video Get Details (via other web site)
	Component Three-pronged connector color-coded red, green and blue High quality video Get Details (via other web site)
	S-Video Round connector with 4 or 7 pins Most TV sets have S-video input connections Fair quality video, and probably the last best option. Get Details (via other web site)
	Composite Usually coded yellow; will often have red and white audio cables attached Known as a phono plug or “RCA jack” Lower quality video Get Details (via other web site)
Additional resource: Movielink has a great resource page about hooking your laptop up to a TV. Click here to learn more

 

Changing your monitor resolutions

FanDraft has a built in button option to change your screen resolution, however, in the rare cases you would find it helpful to manually control your screen resolution, follow below: Open up your PC's "Control Panel" Start > Settings > Control Panel Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings tab", and then you will see the area to control and "Apply" the new resolution.

Outside Resources/Components

As technology continues to quickly develop, there are now numerous ways you can easily output your display to various resources. Below are some useful 3rd party links that may be of use to you.

• Cable conversion products (i.e. SVGA to S-Video, etc)
• Yahoo Answers - People helping people community
• User Photos
• Testimonials