PowerPoint / LCD projector

[Guest STS]

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.

[Guest Bruce Chambers]

Re: PowerPoint / LCD projector

 

STS wrote:

> 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.

 

 

 

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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[Guest STS]

Re: PowerPoint / LCD projector

 

Bruce,

Thanks, that could be, since I use the smallest, lightest Dell. I will check

with them.

Thanks again.

Simon

 

"Bruce Chambers" wrote:

> STS wrote:

> > 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.

>

>

>

> 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.

>

>

> --

>

> Bruce Chambers

>

> Help us help you:

> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

>

> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

>

> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary

> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

>

> Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

>

> The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has

> killed a great many philosophers.

> ~ Denis Diderot

>