1) First, make sure the projector is plugged into the power outlet and turned on. 2) Next, start up your computer and go to System Preferences. 3) Select Displays, then click Arrangement. 4) Click Mirror Displays or Extend Displays. 5) If you selected Extend Displays, select the name of the display that is connected to your projector.
The first cable you need is an HDMI cable. This will be the easiest way to connect your computer to your projector. It is possible, however, that some projectors might not have an HDMI input port. If this is the case, you'll need a DVI-to-HDMI adapter or an Apple Thunderbolt Digital AV Adapter, which are both available for purchase at Apple stores and other retailers.
Set up the projector
The first step is to remove any obstacles that may be blocking the projector screen. You'll also want to make sure you have the correct cables for your device. If you're using a MacBook Pro, you'll need an HDMI cable and if you're using an iMac, you'll need a DVI cable. Once all of these steps are complete, plug one end of your cable into the projector and the other end into your computer's corresponding port.
Configure your display settings
Open System Preferences on your Mac and select the Displays tab. If you have more than one display connected, choose the output for your projector. Click Arrangement, then select Mirror Displays. This will make it so that what you see on your computer screen will be displayed on the projector as well. You can also use this setting to extend your desktop onto another display.
Use mirroring for presentations
Connecting your Mac to a projector is easier than you think. Once you've connected your devices, it's all about mirroring. This will allow your computer screen and the projector screen to display the same thing. To do this, follow these steps:
-Turn on your Mac by pressing the power button. Wait until you see the gray Apple logo appear before continuing.
-Press Command + F2 simultaneously to bring up the system preferences menu. Select Displays from this list and click Arrangement at the top of the screen.
Extend your desktop
Connecting your Mac to a projector is an easy process that you can do with just a few clicks. The first thing you'll need to do is open System Preferences and then click Displays. Next, click the Arrangement tab and select 'Extend my desktop onto this display.' If you have more than one display, check the box next to the one you want to extend your desktop onto before clicking the 'OK' button.
Use video mode for movies and games
To connect a projector, first plug the other end of your VGA cable into the appropriate port on your projector. Next, plug one end of the white audio cable into the headphone jack on your Mac and plug the other end into the corresponding audio port on your projector. Fully insert the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on your Mac. The cables should stay plugged in at all times, so you can unplug them quickly when you need to move your laptop or workstation.