Windows: Projecting Screen via Display Cables

Devices which support a display connection allows you to project your laptop screen to a larger screen. Provided that you have already setup, this article demonstrates how to configure projection via Windows.

---

1. Adjusting Projection style

Press the Windows key + P. A series of different projecting styles should pop up.

PC screen only = This stops the projection to the Secondary screen but keeps your screen working.

Duplicate = Whatever is seen on the PC screen will exactly display on the Secondary screen.

Extend = Whatever is seen on the PC screen is kept on the PC screen. Secondary screen is an extension of the PC screen but not duplicate.

Second screen Only = This Keeps the projection to the Secondary screen but stops your screen displaying.

Depending on your needs you can adjust the style.

---

2. SearchDisplay for Quick AssistSettings

Type Quick Assist in the search bar, then press Enter to open it.

---

3. Enter the Support Code

Once the Quick Assist window appears, you’ll see a prompt asking for a code. Your IT support engineer will provide this code.

---

4. Submit the Code

Type in the code and click Submit to initiate the remote session.

---

5. Accept the Remote Session

Quick Assist will go through a brief loading screen, followed by a prompt with a checkbox. Tick the box and click Accept to confirm the remote session.

---

6. Grant Control to the Support Engineer

Finally, your support engineer will request control of your machine. A toolbar will appear at the top of your screen. Click Allow to grant them control.

---