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    How to display laptop screen on TV?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Smashy, Aug 12, 2006.

  1. Smashy

    Smashy Notebook Consultant

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    I've got an S-Video cable from my laptop TV out to my TV input in, but nothing is happening. When I use the Fn+F5 for my Acer, there is only the laptop icon option. Can anyone guide me? Thanks!
     
    Smashy, Aug 12, 2006
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  2. z5sharp

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    You need to go to Display Properties | Settings | select your primary display | Advanced | someplace you should be able to switch to a TV display. For ATI devices, it'll be under the Displays tab.
     
    z5sharp, Aug 12, 2006
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    Easier way, Right click desktop, Properties settings, Display, select the non primary monitor and click "Extend my desktop onto this display"
     
    matt_h1, Aug 12, 2006
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    I think it depends on which tv you have.Cuz if it is old version,it means it cant make enough refresh rates.You better learn what is the refresh rate of tv,if it is not enough(which is about 50-60 at least),then u must try at another tv
     
    muzz81x, Aug 12, 2006
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    Well, when I tried it didn't let me use my CRT television as my primary display monitor. The picture on the CRT TV only showed up when I opened up Windows Media Player.
     
    Lil Mayz, Aug 13, 2006
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    apart from s-video, are there any other ways to connect a laptop to a tv?
     
    the1, Aug 13, 2006
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    New HDTV's should have VGA/DVI connectors
     
    jimc, Aug 13, 2006
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