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Connecting Your Laptop to Present �

If you plan to use speaker notes, please follow the steps below to ensure your laptop is set up correctly. This will allow you to view your notes while the audience sees only your slides.

Before Connecting

Close all unnecessary apps & tabs
Turn off notifications
Disable Night Mode / TrueTone
Don’t enter full-screen presentation mode yet

Using MAC

Go to System Settings > Displays
Click the “Arrangement” tab
Make sure “Mirror Displays” is unchecked

At the podium

Plug in the HDMI cable
If needed, use your USB-C to HDMI adapter
On Mac, click “Allow” if prompted

Using PC

Press ⊞Win + P, then select “Extend”
Or: Right-click on the Desktop > Display Settings
Under Multiple Displays, select “Extend these displays”

USE “EXTENDED DISPLAY” MODE (NOT MIRRORED)

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When Using PowerPoint

Start slideshow: ⌘Cmd + Enter (Mac) or F5 (PC)
Or: Click Slide Show > Play from Start
If notes show on the wrong screen, click “Swap Displays”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ3D4m-5pww

Google Slides

Use Google Chrome as your browser
Click the dropdown next to ‘Slideshow’ > select Presentation Display Options
Check “Presenter View” and “Full Screen”
If prompted, select "Allow"
Choose the external display (may have a strange name like PanasonicXYZ)
Click Start Slideshow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GT7WCvPcys

Connecting Your Laptop to Present �

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