Designed to help create effective presentations using liquid crystal display (LCD) panels, this guide contains the basic information on LCD panels, as well as suggestions on when, where and how to best use them, presented in a step-by-step procedure format. Seven topics are addressed in the guide: (1) eight steps to a successful meeting presentation; (2) advantages of LCD panel presentations; (3) how the LCD panel works; (4) when to use an LCD panel; (5) designing a presentation for LCD output, including color panels, monochrome panels, and animation; (6) planning a meeting room; including screen size, types of screens, and room arrangements; and (7) a comparison chart of various LCD presentation products. (ALF)