Newbie PPoint Questions

[Peter H]

Hi All: I hope that someone from this group can help with some basic
questions.

I've been asked to purchase a projector and lap top to be used for
powerpoint presentations. I know very little about powerpoint or the
projectors. I've got a couple of basic questions.

- could I prep a presentation on my pc and save it to a disc/memory
stick and use the projector to read and play the presentation, or do
all projectors require input from a pc?

- If I use a laptop to run the presentation what is the prefered
method of connectivity to the projector. USB seems the easiest, but is
component or s-video preferable and if so would most laptops come
equiped to connect in this manner?

Thanks for all replies.

Peter H

 

[TDunn]

Some projector models can show PowerPoint files but with some limitations.
Different models handle the files in different ways. You will have to check
the specifications as you shop for a projector.

The preferred connection is VGA (HD15). This is a 15 pin connection and very
common in consumer laptops and projectors. You can likely see this type
connector on a desktop display. However, some newer laptop models have only a
DVI connection but you can still use a small adapter to make it VGA. Another
newer type of connection is HDMI. These are showing up more. Google any of
these connector types and you should find plenty of info. Component and
s-video are inferior but capable. USB is not a standard video connection but
is capable.
Here's a good resource that explains typical projector connections:

http://www.cablestogo.com/resources/projector.asp?

And a basic on connecting to a projector:

http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00370.htm

Let's start with that. I know it can easily turn into alphnumeric soup.

..............TD

 

[Peter H]

Some projector models can show PowerPoint files but with some limitations..
Different models handle the files in different ways. You will have to check
the specifications as you shop for a projector.

The preferred connection is VGA (HD15). This is a 15 pin connection and very
common in consumer laptops and projectors. You can likely see this type
connector on a desktop display. However, some newer laptop models have only a
DVI connection but you can still use a small adapter to make it VGA. Another
newer type of connection is HDMI. These are showing up more. Google any of
these connector types and you should find plenty of info. Component and
s-video are inferior but capable. USB is not a standard video connection but
is capable.
Here's a good resource that explains typical projector connections:

http://www.cablestogo.com/resources/projector.asp?

And a basic on connecting to a projector:

http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00370.htm

Let's start with that. I know it can easily turn into alphnumeric soup.

.............TD

Thanks TD. That's exactly what I was looking for.

Peter H