PowerPoint / LCD projector

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I am using XPpro and PPT2003, which usually works perfectly. However, every
time I attach a LCD projector to do a presentation, the first slides shows,
but then PPT freezes up and I can no longer change slides. Other office
applications, such as Excel, also act up and by itself zoom in to 0ver400%.
Also, the cursor gets stuck and flashes really fast.
After I unhock the LCD and re-tart the computer, evryting works fine
again.... Any idea why this is and how to trouble shoot?

Thanks. Simon.
 
STS said:
I am using XPpro and PPT2003, which usually works perfectly. However, every
time I attach a LCD projector to do a presentation, the first slides shows,
but then PPT freezes up and I can no longer change slides. Other office
applications, such as Excel, also act up and by itself zoom in to 0ver400%.
Also, the cursor gets stuck and flashes really fast.
After I unhock the LCD and re-tart the computer, evryting works fine
again.... Any idea why this is and how to trouble shoot?

Thanks. Simon.
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It sounds like the laptop doesn't have sufficient system resources
(RAM, CPU, Video Controller) to handle the projector. Try using a more
powerful laptop, or set the projector to it's lowest usable resolution,
number of colors, and refresh rate. Also check with the laptop's
manufacturer for newer video drivers.


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Bruce,
Thanks, that could be, since I use the smallest, lightest Dell. I will check
with them.
Thanks again.
Simon
 
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