Display Option 1: Cable connections
Tethering a cable to your mobile device might not seem ideal, however, I found it to be a
simple and fast approach to display either my iPad or iPhone to a HD television or
classroom projector. Two types items are needed: 1) VGA or HDMI cable, and 2)
appropriate Apple connector, often called a Dongle.
To display your iPad or iPhone through an HD television, use a HDMI cable and Apple
connector. If you choose to display your mobile device through a projector, check to see
if the projector has a HDMI or VGA port.
The iPad2, iPad third generation, and iPhone4s require a 30-pin to HDMI or VGA
connector cable; whereas the iPad fourth generation and iPhone5 need a Lightening to
HDMI or VGA connector cable. Both types of connector cables may be found at the
Apple store, BestBuy, or similar establishments for $30 to $50.
Once the iPad or iPhone is connected to the HD television or projector with the cables
mentioned above, select the appropriate source (HDMI or VGA) on the display device
typically found under the Menu or Settings.