How to connect my laptop to my television?

Asked by dschaefer about 1 year ago, 7 answers.

I want to watch a television show that I missed on my laptop, but I want to connect to my telvision.

Does anyone know how to do this

Answered by editor on Dec 06, 2007, 10:57PM
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Hi,

What is the model of laptop?

If it has an S-Video port, you need to get an S-Video cable. Hook one end into the S-Video port and another end into a composite cable. Then plug the composite cable into the TV based on its color (red into red, yellow into yellow, white into white). Put the other yellow end into your computer's microphone port. Then close the lid and open it again to reset the computer monitor. It should work.

Answered by 1stopmom on Dec 10, 2007, 12:44PM
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Well, I think you need to have a tv tuner. I have one on my desktop and it works really well, I even get to record tv.

Answered by hillybob5 on Jan 13, 2008, 10:24AM
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Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Steps
1 Step OneMakes sure the television has the proper connections. Some older televisions are not equipped with the connections necessary to connect the laptop to the television. An S-video connection is the most common means of connection. (See resources for S-video cable examples)

2 Step TwoCheck the laptop to make sure there is a video capable of connecting to the television. Not all laptops come equipped with a TV-out video card. Another option is installing Mpeg decoder card if laptop has no connectors. (See resources for M-peg decoder cards). The drawback of the Mpeg card is that it does not play Divx or .mov files.

3 Step ThreeObtain the correct cable to connect the PC laptop and the television. S-video cables are the most common cable and the easiest to connect. VGA is another cable option. VGA is a regular monitor cable that connects the two. This option is only available for HDTVs.

4 Step FourConnect the laptop to the television. Make certain that both the TV and laptop are off before making the connection. When turning the television on make sure that the appropriate video mode is activated. For instance, if an S-video cable is used set the video option on the television to S-video. On the laptop set the video output to the correct source. Please consult the owner's manual, because steps for changing the setting vary for each laptop model.

Tips & Warnings
If the television is missing the necessary connection, check the DVD player for the connection and connect through the DVD.

Answered by ajish1573 on Mar 29, 2008, 09:24AM

Hey

I have laptop model HP Pavillion dv6285eu and samsung Full HD TV both have VGA port. I connected both using VGA Cable. But after all this I could see only blank screen(back ground light of laptop)connection seems ok with VGA cable, but I couldn't see any video on TV from laptop. I don't know what kind of setting do I need to in Laptop. would you please

Ajish

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Answered by bmw on Aug 22, 2008, 03:51AM
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Answered by modernoccidentalphilosopher on Dec 16, 2008, 03:31PM
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If your TV is a LCD, look on the back for a pc input. Should be VGA and you will also need an audio adapter for headphone out to left right audio in.

I have seen some dell laptops with HDMI outputs.

Answered by odile on Dec 23, 2008, 11:32AM

If your TV is a LCD, look on the back for a pc input. Should be VGA and you will also need an audio adapter for headphone out to left right audio in.

COULD SOMEONE EXPLAIN THIS MORE TO ME AS I HAVE A FUTJUI SEMENS LAPTOP WITH VGA CONNECTIONS AND MY TV IS A PLASMA TV AND IT HAS A VGA BIT IN IT TO CAN SUMONE TELL ME HOW I CONNECT MY LAPTOP TO WATCH FILMS ON MY TV AS I GO ON A FREE SITES FOR MOVIES AND I WANT T WATCH THEM ON MY TV

THANKYOU

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