Video Cable doesn't appear to be working

[mazzitmo]

I have a new surface pro and have tried connecting it to a data projector at school and to a large monitor at home via my $50 MS model 1518 15pin plug however, when I select dual screen, I can see the screen change on the surface but nothing is duplicated to the projector or the second monitor...am I missing something really basic?

Thanks for reading and considering an answer
Louise

 

[TunaSurface]

Not quite sure what the problem is, but I'll go ahead and forward you to this part of the forum:
http://www.surfaceforums.net/forum/microsoft-surface-accessories/3804-projector-problems.html

 

[daniielrp]

I have a new surface pro and have tried connecting it to a data projector at school and to a large monitor at home via my $50 MS model 1518 15pin plug however, when I select dual screen, I can see the screen change on the surface but nothing is duplicated to the projector or the second monitor...am I missing something really basic?

Thanks for reading and considering an answer
Louise

Well once it is plugged in, right click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. This should then tell you whether a second monitor (projector) is being detected and present the options for mirroring/extending desktop. If it does not pick up a second monitor, I'd try testing it with either another projector or monitor, and if it still fails then, it may be a faulty adapter,