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    Help Hooking Up Laptop To TV!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jewperman, Feb 14, 2008.

  1. Jewperman

    Jewperman Notebook Consultant

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    I need help. I have googled this and the vast magority of sites concerning this dont use VGA or whatever. I need to to use VGA. Can some one give me quick step by step instructions on how to connect my laptop to my TV (HDTV- 42") via VGA (I have cables).

    Thanks...


    (If you have seen a thread like mine, please link me!)
     
    Jewperman, Feb 14, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    If you have VGA on your TV, just plug it in and set laptop to display on external.
     
    Lithus, Feb 14, 2008
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    Ridley23 Notebook Deity

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    Yes, I think you just hit Fn+F8, or something along those lines. You should see a picture of a monitor on one of the F keys. So long as it's connected properly, it should display just fine. I do this all the time with my school's projector, and the HDTV that I own (though I use HDMI).
     
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  4. Jewperman

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    Oh... OK! Thanks so much, I have got it working! Your all the best.
     
    Jewperman, Feb 14, 2008
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