How do I connect my laptop to the 27" LG monitors?

Answer

How-To Connect to LG 27" Monitors Using USB-C

For Windows 10/11 Laptops

  • Press and hold down the [Windows] key and press the [P] key once.
    • You will see the Project Display/Screens menu.
  • Use your mouse/trackpad to select Duplicate or Extend, depending on your needs.
Windows Project menu

For Mac OS laptops

  • Choose Apple Menu > System Settings > Displays
    • You should see the Built-in Display and LG 27" monitor Mirrored.
    • Select Stop Mirroring to Extend Display.

 

 
 

To Switch Between HDMI and USB-C connections on the LG 27" Monitor

When using the monitors on the 3rd floor with both HDMI and USB-C connectors, you may have to toggle the input on the monitor between each cable.

  • Use the LG joystick button (located under/behind the LG logo on the monitor).
  • Press the Joystick Button UP to see the Main menu. MOVE the button to the LEFT to activate the [ Input ] menu.
  • Select USB-C or HDMI1.

Note: Only connect one cable to your laptop (USB-C or HDMI).

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  • Last Updated Sep 20, 2024
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  • Answered By Rachel Atwood

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  1. I used the monitor and it is great! However, this does not connect your laptop to the printers (as I hoped it would).
    by Laureen Lazarovici on Oct 21, 2025
  2. Hi Laureen! Correct, the dock stations and monitors do not connect to the print servers like the library computers. To print from your laptop, please see our mobile printing instructions: https://libanswers.calstatela.edu/faq/210446
    by Rachel Atwood on Oct 21, 2025

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