Connecting my MacBook or PC laptop to the Interactive Digital Display
This article will guide you through the process of connecting your MacBook (or PC laptop) to the Interactive Digital Display located in some general education classrooms on campus.
1. Find the USB-C cable on the classroom podium where the teacher monitor is located.
2. Plug the USB-C cable into the USB-C slot in your MacBook or Laptop.
3. Click on the Red dot to close the Keyboard Setup Assistant dialog if it appears.
This dialog appears on some Macs, but not all. As usual with a Mac, click on the dot to the far left top corner to close the dialog.
4. You can now use the Interactive Digital Display to play videos, open files, or do anything else on your MacBook that you want to do.
Tip: it doesn't matter that your MacBook or laptop does not have a touch screen, as the Interactive Digital Display will still function as a touch screen.
If the touch feature does not work, try unplugging the USB-C cable and then plugging it back in again. If that doesn't work, your MacBook or Laptop may be too old to offer that feature.
If the MacBook or laptop does not detect the Interactive Digital Display (or if the display does not automatically switch to show your MacBook or laptop, you can unplug the USB-C cable then plug it back in again, or if you have another USB-C port on your computer, you can try that port instead. Older MacBooks or laptops might not work with this feature.
5. When you are finished, simply remove the USB-C cable from your MacBook or laptop.
Windows 11
The Interactive Digital Display uses Windows 11. If you need a primer on Windows 11, take a look at this LinkedIn course (you will need to login with your CSUF credentials):
Need More Help?
Contact the IT A/V Support Team at (657) 278-2277 or [email protected].