Which of the following should the user try NEXT?

A technician is selling up a projector (or a videoconferencing system. When the user all empts to connect a laptop to the system, the system displays the following error message.

No source found

The user tries multiple cables and inputs on the projector.

Which of the following should the user try NEXT?
A . Check the bulb on the projector and replace it with a new one.
B. Check the display settings on the computer and set them to extend/duplicate.
C. Replace the projector with another known-good one and try again.
D. Replace the video card on the machine that is plugged in to the projector, as it has gone bad.

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Answer: B

Explanation:

If a user is unable to connect a laptop to a projector or videoconferencing system and sees the error message "No source found," the next step should be to check the display settings on the computer and set them to extend/duplicate. This will ensure that the laptop’s display is being output to the external device.

References: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Guide, pg. 514