Projector HDMI to VGA

Hello,
I try to connect my IdeapadS300 to a VGA projector I use for my studies. I have a HDMI to VGA adapter but when I plug it, the image is not transmitted.
Does anyone have this problem? Is there a special thing to do?
Thanks.

hi Masterdid09.
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
You can try checking if the Projector is being detected
Right-click on the Windows desktop and click Screen resolution to open Screen Resolution in Control Panel.
You should be able to see the projector as a display there (if not check the cable and then check the source setting on the projector if its on VGA)
Click on the projector display then choose the recommended Settings. Hit apply
Link to Picture
Now Press Fn+F10 on you keyboard or F10 only.
You will be given a Screen setting Selection.
Choose you Preferred settings by clicking the option.
Hope this helps,
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