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Posted: 2007-09-08 03:04:07 by veronica
Thank you..... is very nice to be able to listen as well as I see my movies....awsome
Posted: 2007-10-01 12:43:19 by Andrew
Excellent guide, thanks for the information! Very helpful!
Posted: 2008-01-18 07:51:32 by shane
i hooked up the cable that has 15 pins to my t.v and i still cant get it to come up on the screen....do i have to change something on my puter for it too work??? plz and thanx
Posted: 2008-01-18 07:56:10 by lobo235 - Netlobo Staff Member
shane,
You most likely will need to enable the second display. In Windows this is typically done bye right-clicking the desktop and choosing 'Properties'. In the Display Properties window that comes up there is a settings tab that will allow you to enable the second display.
If you still can't get the image to show up then you should experiment with different Screen Resolutions and Screen Refresh rates (refresh rates are changed by clicking the 'Advanced' button. If you have your manual for your TV it may have information on supported display resolutions and refresh rates.
Let us know if you continue to have problems and we will try to help out more.
You most likely will need to enable the second display. In Windows this is typically done bye right-clicking the desktop and choosing 'Properties'. In the Display Properties window that comes up there is a settings tab that will allow you to enable the second display.
If you still can't get the image to show up then you should experiment with different Screen Resolutions and Screen Refresh rates (refresh rates are changed by clicking the 'Advanced' button. If you have your manual for your TV it may have information on supported display resolutions and refresh rates.
Let us know if you continue to have problems and we will try to help out more.
Posted: 2008-01-23 16:50:48 by dave
trying to get my sony viao lap top to run threw my philips hdtv. laptop has only one out put which is VGA,my tv has HDMI outputs????
Can any one inform he as to how i connect to tv and what cables i need........ thanks
dave...
Can any one inform he as to how i connect to tv and what cables i need........ thanks
dave...
Posted: 2008-01-23 17:01:37 by lobo235 - Netlobo Staff Member
You will most likely need a VGA to Component cable adapter. Amazon has a number of them like the following:
Dayton HD15-RGB-15 VGA To Component Video Cable
If your laptop has a DVI output (usually white) you can get a DVI to HDMI cable which will give you better image quality. Here is a link to a DVI to HDMI cable:
Cables To Go - 40320 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI to DVI Digital Video Cable
Dayton HD15-RGB-15 VGA To Component Video Cable
If your laptop has a DVI output (usually white) you can get a DVI to HDMI cable which will give you better image quality. Here is a link to a DVI to HDMI cable:
Cables To Go - 40320 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI to DVI Digital Video Cable
Posted: 2008-01-29 22:38:52 by GK
Thx for the informations. I always watch movie with lapton on TV, so that means all cables and connection to TV works gud. It is simple great.
But now my laptop monitor is broken, I would like that when I switch on the computer the video output goes directly to TV.
How can I do that?
THX!!!
Pls write me an email: ggk66@hotmail.com
But now my laptop monitor is broken, I would like that when I switch on the computer the video output goes directly to TV.
How can I do that?
THX!!!
Pls write me an email: ggk66@hotmail.com
Posted: 2008-01-29 22:42:13 by lobo235 - Netlobo Staff Member
GK, I am not aware of a way to set the TV as the default monitor until Windows starts up. Even then I think you need to have the TV connected with a VGA or DVI cable so the computer recognizes the TV as a monitor. Once you are in windows you can right-click the desktop and choose properties. Go to the Settings tab and you will be able to specify which monitor you want to be the default and you can turn off the laptop's monitor. I hope this helps!
Posted: 2008-01-31 13:17:48 by jack
I have a question i used a vga cable to hook up my desktop to my olevia hdtv flat screen but it wont work now that i got a laptop any idea why?
Posted: 2008-01-31 13:20:17 by lobo235 - Netlobo Staff Member
jack,
With the laptop you may need to specifically enable video output through the VGA port. In Windows this is usually done by right-clicking your desktop and choosing 'properties'. Then go to the 'Settings' tab and from there you should be able to enable the second monitor (which in this case would be your HDTV).
Hope this helps!
With the laptop you may need to specifically enable video output through the VGA port. In Windows this is usually done by right-clicking your desktop and choosing 'properties'. Then go to the 'Settings' tab and from there you should be able to enable the second monitor (which in this case would be your HDTV).
Hope this helps!
Posted: 2008-02-06 07:01:08 by sheena
ok so i have a dell inspiron 1501 i believe ...i bought it new last year, in may, it was right after vista first came out.. anyways, i looked all around it and i have noo idea what ur even talking about!! i have a newer hdtv, its only about a yr or 2 old too, cant remember the brand u think its like pro view or something, i have no idea what to do! pleasseee help, i need a manual like hooking up ur tv as a second monitor for dummies, seriously!! Thanks in advance!!
Posted: 2008-03-01 08:54:40 by terry
I have an acer with only a vga output, is there a way to send video to a standard tv using vga or usb
Posted: 2008-03-01 09:01:10 by lobo235 - Netlobo Staff Member
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