How to operate projector?

Summary

In this instructional video, W demonstrates how to connect and disconnect an LCD projector to a laptop. The process involves setting up the equipment on a stable surface, connecting power sources, and identifying laptop connectors. W shows how to use a VGA cable to link the projector and laptop, adjust the projector's focus and resolution, and present a PowerPoint file from a flash drive. The video also covers the history of the laptop, LCD projector, and flash drive, and concludes with the proper shutdown and disconnection procedures, emphasizing safety and organization.

Takeaways

• 🔌 Start by setting up the LCD projector and laptop on a stable surface and ensuring a power source is available.
• 🔋 Connect the laptop to the power source using the power cord if the battery is below 30%.
• 💻 Identify and understand the different connectors on the laptop, such as the battery charger, power cord, VGA cable, and USB ports.
• 🖥️ Position the projector facing the wall and ensure all devices are properly set up before connecting them.
• 🔵 Use a VGA cable to connect the laptop to the projector, ensuring the blue ends are inserted into the corresponding ports on both devices.
• 📼 Turn on the laptop by pressing the power button and wait for it to initialize.
• 🎥 Power on the LCD projector and adjust the focus ring to ensure a clear image projection.
• 💾 Use a flash drive to store and transfer data for presentations, connecting it to the laptop's USB port.
• 📑 Open the PowerPoint presentation from the flash drive and view it on the projector screen.
• 🔚 To end the presentation, right-click and select 'End Show', then close the presentation window.
• 🛑 Follow proper procedures for safely removing the flash drive and turning off both the laptop and projector before disconnecting any cables.

Q & A

What is the first step in setting up an LCD projector according to the script?

The first step is to set up all the equipment on a stable surface like a table.

Why is an extension cord used in the setup process described in the script?

An extension cord is used because the table is too far from the power source.

What are the different connectors mentioned for the laptop in the script?

The different connectors mentioned for the laptop are the battery charger, power cord, and VGA cable.

What is the purpose of the battery charger according to the script?

The battery charger is used when the laptop's battery power is down to 30%.

How should the wires be managed during the setup to avoid a messy connection?

The wires should be wrapped and secured to avoid an 'octopus wire connection.'

What color is used to identify the VGA cable that connects the laptop to the projector?

The VGA cable that connects the laptop to the projector is identified by its blue color.

Who invented the first laptop, and when was it invented, as mentioned in the script?

Adam Osborne invented the first laptop in the year 1981.

What is the function of the 'focus ring' on the LCD projector?

The 'focus ring' on the LCD projector is used to adjust the clarity of the projected image.

Who invented the flash drive, and in what year was it invented?

The flash drive was invented by Dov Moran in the year 1998.

How does one view a PowerPoint presentation using the projector as described in the script?

To view a PowerPoint presentation, one should insert the flash drive into the laptop, open the file from the flash drive, and then start the slideshow from the beginning.

What is the correct procedure for safely removing a flash drive from the laptop?

The correct procedure is to go to the icon located at the lower part of the screen, click 'safely remove hardware,' select the flash drive, and click 'eject' before physically removing it.

How do you turn off the LCD projector as per the instructions in the script?

To turn off the LCD projector, press the power on button twice until the color changes from green to orange.

Outlines

00:00

🔌 Setting Up LCD Projector and Laptop

The video begins with the trainer, W, introducing the task of connecting an LCD projector to a laptop. The first step is to set up the equipment on a stable surface like a table. A power source is required, and an extension cord is used if the table is far from the outlet. The laptop is set up, and the projector is positioned facing the wall. W identifies the connectors needed: a battery charger, power cord, VGA cable, and a flash drive. The laptop features are introduced, including the LCD screen, keyboard, and USB ports. The battery charger is connected when the laptop's battery is at 30%. The power cord is then connected, followed by the VGA cable to link the projector and laptop. The trainer emphasizes the importance of organizing the cables to avoid a messy setup.

05:01

💡 Powering On and Adjusting the Projector

After setting up the hardware, W proceeds to power on the LCD projector by pressing the power button, which turns from orange to green. The video provides historical context, mentioning that the first laptop was invented by Adam Osborne in 1981, and the LCD projector by an American inventor, Jin Goo Oh. W then dims the lights to better view the projector screen, which initially appears blurry. The resolution is adjusted for clarity. A flash drive is used to display a PowerPoint presentation, which is opened from the laptop's USB port. The trainer explains the invention of the flash drive by Dov Moran in 1998, highlighting its convenience over older storage methods. The presentation is viewed in full-screen mode, and the process to end the presentation and safely remove the flash drive is demonstrated. Finally, the laptop is shut down through the start menu.

10:04

🛑 Safely Disconnecting and Storing Equipment

The final part of the video covers the process of safely turning off and disconnecting the LCD projector and laptop. W demonstrates how to turn off the projector by pressing the power button twice, changing the indicator light from green to orange. It's noted that the projector will automatically power off when the power button is pressed. The cables are carefully unplugged, ensuring they are neatly coiled and stored. The laptop is not placed back into its pouch immediately due to it being hot from use; instead, it's left to cool down on the table. The video concludes with a summary of the steps learned and a thank you to the viewers, emphasizing the importance of proper setup and disconnection procedures for electronic equipment.

Keywords

💡LCD projector

An LCD projector is a device that uses liquid crystal display technology to project images or videos onto a screen. In the video, the LCD projector is central to the demonstration, as it is used to display a PowerPoint presentation. The trainer explains how to connect the projector to a laptop using a VGA cable and how to adjust the image for clarity.

💡Power source

A power source is a device or system that supplies electrical energy for the operation of electronic devices. In the script, the power source is crucial for both the laptop and the LCD projector. The trainer mentions using an extension cord to ensure the devices are powered from a distant outlet.

💡VGA cable

A VGA cable is a video cable used to transmit analog video signals from a device like a laptop to a display like a projector. The script describes the VGA cable as having blue connectors on both ends, one for the laptop and one for the projector, which are used to establish a visual connection between the two devices.

💡Flash drive

A flash drive, also known as a USB drive, is a portable storage device that uses flash memory to store and transfer data. The trainer in the video uses a flash drive to load and display a PowerPoint presentation on the projector, highlighting its convenience for transferring files between computers.

💡Power on button

The power on button is a control used to activate electronic devices. In the context of the video, the trainer presses the power on button to turn on both the laptop and the LCD projector, indicating the start of the setup process.

💡Resolution

Resolution refers to the number of pixels that can be displayed on a screen, affecting the clarity and detail of the image. The script mentions adjusting the resolution using the focus ring on the projector to ensure a clear image is projected onto the screen.

💡USB port

A USB port is a type of connector on a computer or other device that allows for the attachment of peripherals like flash drives. In the video, the trainer identifies the USB port on the laptop where the flash drive is inserted to display the presentation.

💡PowerPoint presentation

A PowerPoint presentation is a visual aid created using Microsoft PowerPoint software, often used in meetings, lectures, or training sessions. The video's script includes a step-by-step guide on how to open and view a PowerPoint presentation using the projector, which is a common use case for such technology.

💡Safely remove hardware

Safely remove hardware is a process in computer operating systems that ensures data is properly written to a storage device before it is disconnected. The trainer demonstrates this by selecting the 'safely remove hardware' option from the computer's icon before ejecting the flash drive, to prevent data loss or corruption.

💡Shut down

Shutting down refers to the process of powering off a computer or electronic device in a controlled manner. In the video, the trainer instructs on shutting down the laptop through the start menu to ensure all processes are closed and the device is safely powered off before disconnecting cables.

Highlights

Introduction to the task of connecting and disconnecting an LCD projector to a laptop.

Setting up equipment on a stable surface like a table is crucial.

Using an extension cord for a power source when the table is far from the outlet.

Identifying different connectors on a laptop: battery charger, power cord, and VGA cable.

Introduction to laptop features: LCD screen, keyboard, and USB ports.

Connecting the laptop to a power board and plugging in the power cord.

Connecting the laptop to the projector using a VGA cable.

Turning on the laptop and projector, and waiting for them to initialize.

Historical note: The first laptop was invented by Adam Osborne in 1981.

Historical note: The LCD projector was invented by American inventor Jin Goo Oh.

Adjusting the projector's focus ring to clear the image.

Using a flash drive to store and transfer data between computers.

Procedure for safely removing a flash drive from a computer.

Shutting down the laptop and projector in the correct order.

Properly unplugging and storing cables after use.

Note on not returning a hot laptop to its pouch to prevent damage.

Conclusion and acknowledgment of the demonstration's educational value.

Transcripts

good day I'm W and I will be your

trainer my task for today is to show you

on how to connect and disconnect the LCD

projector to a na the first thing that

we're going to do is to set up all those

things to a stable surface like this

table the second one we need the power

source and since our table is quite too

far from the power source we're going to

use a extend for as our power

source this is our power source then set

up the

laptop and also set up the projector

spring or the

projector facing the

wall and I'm going to identify the

different connectors that we're going to

use for the laptop we

have the battery charger

here battery

charger we have the power

cord

and the VJ

cable and of course we need a flash

drive and a

wireless

mouse let me introduce to you the

different features of the

laptop okay this is what we call the LCD

screen this is the

keyboard the USB ports are located here

the side of the laptop but not all

laptops have the same

location okay this battery charger is

used only if you already use a 30% of

the battery power now I I already use or

I already Ed the 30% of the power of the

laptop so I'm going to connect this

cable to the power board and connect and

plug okay

plug always make sure that all wires are

there wrapper

B connect PL next we have to

connect the power or the power cord this

power cord has two ends the other one is

for the projector located

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here

connect and

plug

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next in order to connect the two units

the LCD projector and the laptop we're

going to use the bja cable which has two

ends the other one is for the projector

and the other one is for the laptop okay

and as you notice it color is blue so

I'm going to insert this uh cable to the

color blue located here okay

insert and secure the

connection same thing with the other

side

insert

and secure the connection and also fix

those wires or the

connections okay to avoid the octopus

wire connection and the LCD projector

and the laptop is already set so what as

next we're going to turn on the laptop

by of course pressing the power on

button so while we are waiting for the

laptop to be open I'm going to show you

the different parts of our LCD projector

of course this is the power button okay

and these are the menu

selections and this is our what we call

the projection lens wherein it lets you

project a larger image or smaller image

on the screen depending on the image

okay and this elevator putot lets you

adjust it from or you can adjust it up

and

down just this case

okay

okay just

press okay and this is what we call the

Fus

R

next now I'm going to power on the LCD

projector by pressing this power on

button as you can see it color is orange

I'm going to press it and it will turn

to Green okay let us wait for the two

units to

initialize as an additional information

do you know when invented the first

laptop Adam osbor invented the laptop in

year

1981 how about the LCD projector the LCD

projector was invented by an American

inventor Jin

goo oh so I think it's already open I'm

going to turn off the

lights so it seems that the screen is

too blurred now I'm going going to

adjust the resolution by adjusting the

fost

ring okay so it's already

clear where we can now view our

presentation by using the flash drive

how just insert the flash drive to our

USB port located here

insert by the way when I say flash drive

flash drive is um electronic device

which has flash memory which is your

used to store and transfer data from one

computer to

another now we can view the files how go

to

computer double

click and wait until it

open

okay how about the flash drive who

invented the flash drive the flash drive

invented by do Moran in year

1998 so flash drive is more handy

compared to what we call thiss we used

before okay so just open the file name

of the flash drive that you have

inserted so just this case we inserted

the keymax double click and wait until

it opens okay and view or look for the

PowerPoint presentation that you're

going to view since the PowerPoint

presentation that we're going to view is

the French time are means double click

and wait until the

presentation

opens

okay now since our purpose of using the

projector is we want to view the screen

of the laptop in a more in a wider

screen okay so how we going to do that

go to the

slideshow okay go to the

slideshow option or tab then click then

go to the from the beginning of course

you're going to view the presentation

from the beginning click and there you

go here is your presentation of the

French sty sards now how I'm going to

end up the presentation just right click

and choose the end show option click and

close the presentation window by

clicking the x button with the color

red X and then to close the flash drive

window just also close the or cck the x

button and now removing all flash drives

follows certain procedure for the the

reason that we need to protect our file

so I'm going to do that go to the icon

located at the lower part of the screen

and

then click the safely remove hardware

and choose the flash drive that you're

going to remove since the kingmax is the

flash drive that I'm going to remove I'm

going to click the

eject and then now

flash drive can be safely removed from

the computer so I'm going to remove the

flash drive from the

computer

okay okay now it's time to turn off the

laptop how we're going to do that go to

the start

menu okay start then choose shut down

and wait until the laptop totally shuts

off

or turn off and same thing we're going

also to close or to shut down our or to

turn off our LCD projector how just go

to the power on button and then click it

twice as you can see it color is green

click it twice one two and then it turns

to Orange that's the indicator that the

LC projector is already turn off now you

don't have to unplug the LCD the P will

automatically turn off even the power on

is off okay now it's time for us to

remove all the cables that we have

inserted okay close the laptop and then

going to remove or

unplug unplug the laptop and remove the

cable safely remove the

cable and secure the cable into a nice

PL and return the cable of course from

what

did okay and also remove the VJ cable

how not this way but you're going to

remove it by handling and removing the

gently okay same thing with the other

side remove loosen up and remove and of

course return

to proper proper place next okay we

cannot move or unplug our LCD

[Music]

projector okay and also we

move

turn the

cable

and here and bring it

back the question is can I return the

laptop to its pouch no because our

laptop is still hot and we need to P it

off okay just place it

here and here okay so I think you learn

and I hope you learned a lot from the

demonstration and you'll be able to uh

connect and disconnect the LCD projector

to your laptop on your own thank you for

your attention good day