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Cables and Adaptors

Guide on what cables/adaptors are available in our rooms. You can get VGA adaptors from our office in T 291A.

Cables

Cables

The HDMI cable is the primary cable used to display your device through the projectors and send audio to the speakers. Can be plugged into an adaptor to fit different devices.

Learn more about HDMI cables on Wikipedia.

USB cables are also known as the AV bridge cable. Connects your device to the room’s camera and microphones.

Learn more about USB cables on Wikipedia.

Old cable used to display your device through the speakers and send audio to the speakers. It is being phased out of our rooms. If you need an adaptor for VGA, come to our office to pic one up.

Learn more about VGA cables on Wikipedia.

Connection Types and Adaptors

Adaptors

USB-C cables are used by Windows Laptops, Surfaces, and Macbooks.

Learn more about USB-C connections on Wikipedia.

Lightning adapter are used by older versions of Macbooks, iPhones, and iPads.

Learn more about Lightning connections on Wikipedia.

Displayports are used by older Windows laptops.

Learn more about Displayport connections on Wikipedia.

Used primarily by Windows Surfaces.

Learn more about Mini Displayport connections on Wikipedia.