How to connect to a projector

What do I have to do to connect an inspiron 17 5000 series computer to a projector?Assume I know nothing. thanks. I have to give a presentation on tuesday, 28 April using an unknown projector provided at the venue.

If the projector is newer, it likely has an HDMI input -- a cable such as this will be what you need:
<<www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-HDMI-Cable-Supports/dp/B00NH126Q0/ref=lp_202505011_1_2?s=audio-video-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1430165400&sr=1-2>>
If the projector is older, you will need an active HDMI to VGA cable such as
<<www.amazon.com/.../ref=sr_1_2;ie=UTF8&qid=1430165493&sr=1-2&keywords=HDMI+to+VGA>>
you'll also need a VGA cable for the second option:
<<www.amazon.com/SVGA-Monitor-Male-Extension-Cable/dp/B006HXUXRY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1430165541&sr=1-1&keywords=VGA+cable>>
Check to see what the projector has for inputs.

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