Most classroom and conference room spaces on campus provide an HDMI input and cable to connect a laptop or other external device to the AV system in the room. This allows you to use your Davidson College issued or personal laptop computer to present in the space.
To utilize this connection feature:
Step 1 - Ensure that the AV system is on and set to the correct Input. This input is typically labeled "HDMI", although, in some spaces, you will also see the input labeled as "Laptop" or "Main" with an image of a laptop associated with it.
Step 2 - Plug the HDMI cable directly into your HDMI input on your laptop*
*Newer model laptop computers, both from Apple and other manufacturers, require the use of an adapter or "dongle" to connect the HDMI cable to your laptop. We have provided these adapters in most classroom teaching spaces (if you encounter a room that does not have these adapters, please email us at ti@davidson.edu and let us know)
Adapter Types:
USB-C to HDMI
Known Computer/Device models -
- MacBook Pro introduced in 2016 or later
- MacBook Air introduced in 2018
- Dell Latitude 5490 and 5590 (Davidson College Standard Issue)
- 2nd and 3rd Generation iPad Pro
Please check your Manufacturer's specs for any other device
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI
Known Computer/Device models -
- MacBook Pro introduced in 2011 through 2015
- MacBook Air introduced in 2011 through 2017
Please check your Manufacturer's specs for any other device
Of special note, sound can also be routed from your HDMI connection to play thru the speaker system in the room. Check the sound settings on your device to make sure it is being routed properly if you are having issues.