How to connect an extra projector or monitor with Win8.1

If your computer not only has one screen, but also has a screen or projector, with the help of Win8.1 system, your computer can use dual screen operation, can also be used for projection, you can use This technology shares your operations on your computer, shows slide shows, and even plays your favorite games on a larger screen. So how do you connect an extra projector or monitor to Win8.1? Let's take a look.

You can use DVI, VGA or HDMI cable Most monitors and projectors. (Some devices can even be connected wirelessly. For information, see Projecting to a wireless display using Miracast.) Your computer may have one or more of the following ports.

DVI, VGA port and HDMI

After the display or projector to your computer can do the following:

any screen with a mouse The corners of the four corners or the touch screen open the "Start" screen, the charms, and the most recently used apps.

Open multiple windows on each screen and run one app in each window.

Customize your screen by displaying the taskbar on one or all of the displays and moving the app between screens.

Connecting the monitor to your computer

You can plug in most monitors and projectors with a cable that matches the DVI, VGA, or HDMI port provided on your computer. If your computer has only one DVI port that is already in use, but some computer manufacturers come with a custom display cable, you can split the signal from one DVI port to two.

Note

Desktop computers require a video card with two DVI, VGA or HDMI ports.

If the monitor or projector cable does not match your computer, you can use an adapter to convert one type to another (for example, to help insert a DVI monitor into your VGA port, and vice versa) .

Steps to connect another monitor to your computer

Find available video ports on your computer.

Insert the matching cable from the second display into this port.

Windows should automatically detect and install the monitor.

Connecting the projector to your computer

For a wired connection, plug the projector cable into your VGA, DVI or HDMI port. In most cases, Windows will automatically detect and install the projector.

When "Wireless Projector" is detected nearby, "Windows" can also be connected. For more information on connecting a Miracast wireless projector, see Projecting to a wireless display using Miracast.

Steps for connecting to a wireless projector

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and click on <;Device”. (If using a mouse, point to the lower right corner of the screen, then move the pointer up and click <;device”.)

Click or click “Projection”, then tap or click “ Add a wireless display”.

Select the projector in the list of found devices and follow the instructions on the screen. Previous12Next page Total 2 pages