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Enabling the VGA port on my M17X R3

Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by redwoodbob, Apr 29, 2012.

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I occassionaly connect my lapt top to my TV for presentations etc. which was never an issue with my last laptop. When connected to the VGA port and using the FN+f6, my TV does not see the laptop connected. I can use my wife's Sony no problem, so I know the port works on the TV.

Does anyone have a simple solution? Any assistance is appreciated.

redwoodbob, Apr 29, 2012

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Did you change the display setting to either external monitor or multiple monitors?

The Revelator, Apr 29, 2012

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Yes. I've changed settings to multiple monitors and duplicate the display and can see the SONY TV listed as a display option. However, my TV will only make the input available if it sees something connected. In short I can see the TV from my laptop but my TV does not see the laptop.
I would say this would be a TV issue if I connected oterh laptops with the same result. But other laptops connect with no problem.
I've also had this same issue at work when connected to projectors. It's a laptop issue or a VGA port or configuration issue.

redwoodbob, Apr 29, 2012

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