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Identifying available connections
The first step in connecting your computer to a TV or projector is finding an identical port on both machines. Once the matching port has been identified (one that is the same on both your input device and output device), you need the appropriate cable to connect them. This section contains a picture of the back of an Epson projector and its available connection ports; as well as descriptions of each.
HDMI
The HDMI connection is very popular among display electronics. In fact, nearly all modern televisions and projectors feature HDMI ports. Most laptop computers support HDMI and it is becoming more prevalent on both desktop as well; even without a high-end video card. HDMI is quickly becoming the standard for all electronic equipment for its high quality signal and ability to carry both audio and video signals. The image to the right is that of an HDMI cable.
VGA
The VGA connection is the most common among both desktop and laptop computers, is found on most projectors, and some TVs. The VGA cable has a 15-pin connector on each end that plugs into a VGA port on each device. Due to the fact that most televisions do not support VGA, we recommend using HDMI for their wider range of compatibility.
Tip:VGA cabling is universal for devices that support it. For example, the if your desktop monitor that uses a VGA cable it, that same cable can be used by a laptop to connect it to a projector.
Note: If you are using an Apple desktop or laptop you need a VGA adapter to connect a VGA cable to the computer.
DVI
The DVI connection is newer than VGA and it offers a sharper image. Although the DVI port is not shown on the Epson model above, it is still somewhat common for projectors, not so much for televisions. It is mostly found among desktop computers for monitors, but some laptops have DVI connections as well (Apple laptops are more commonly known to support DVI than any other brand of laptop). Since finding DVI on a TV or projector is more difficult, we again recommend using HDMI cables.
Tip: There are special cables that convert from DVI to VGA or DVI to HDMI and vice versa.
Composite Video
The composite video connection is quite common on a TV or projector, but it is nearly nonexistent on modern computers. This connection is the yellow female cable on what is normally a three bundle of red, white, and yellow. The only time you should see this setup is on older video cards for desktop computers.
S-Video
The S-Video connection is also commonly found on TVs and projectors, but solemnly on a desktop or laptop computer. This connection is a small step up from composite video, but is nearing obsolescence.
Connecting computer and projector or TV
After you've identified what connections are available on both your computer and TV or projector, you're ready to connect the cables. If the same connections are not available for both the computer and TV or projector, you'll need to purchase a video converter cable that converts one signal into a compatible signal.
Desktop Computers
For a desktop, you simply need to plug the cable into the computer and output device. If you don't see an image, you may need to change the display using the following steps.
Press the Windows Key.
Type Adjust screen resolution and press Enter.
Find Display and click the down arrow on the right-hand side of the box.
Laptop Computers
If you're connecting a laptop computer to a TV or a projector you'll often need to "send" the video signal to the display device. The key sequence to do this varies depending on the laptop; but usually it's either: Fn + F3, F4, F5, F8, or F9. For example, pressing and holding Fn + F3 at the same time on my laptop sends the video signal to my connected TV instead of the laptop's screen. The corresponding key used with Fn may be labeled as CRT/LCD or have a picture of a monitor on or close to the key. Additional help and information with switching the laptop display can also be found on the link below.
Switching TV inputs
Finally, if you're connecting a computer to a TV make sure it has been switched to the correct input. For example, if you connected an HDMI cable to your computer and the "HDMI 2" port on your TV, you'll need to switch to the "HDMI 2" input. This action can be accomplished by pressing the input button on your TV remote until the correct image is displayed.
Computers have become all-out media centers, capable of playing movies, music, and video games and even of streaming live television. Modern computers also come with an assortment of ports and outlets that allow easy connectivity to other devices, including televisions. Today's HDTVs can display high-resolution images ideal for showing off the media available on your computer, and they're relatively easy to connect.
Determine which type of cable to use; it will depend on which ports both your computer and TV share. Older computers and TVs will only have S-Video or VGA ports. Ideally, your computer and TV will both have HDMI ports, which allows for high-definition video and audio transfer. Consult your owner's manuals for port identification before deciding on which cable to use. Connect the computer's video outlet, either HMDI, VGA, or S-Video, to the TVs corresponding video input. These will usually be on the back of the TV and will be clearly labeled. Turn on your TV and set it to the proper video channel, which will correspond with the type of cable you have used. Some TVs have multiple ports for the same connection. Just set the video channel to whichever port you have used--for example, "HDMI 1" or "HDMI 2." On your computer, right click on your desktop and highlight "Graphics Properties," prompting a submenu to pop up. Highlight and click "Output to TV." Your computer's images should now be displayed on the TV instead of the monitor. how to connect your PC or computer to a TV http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/how-to-connect-your-laptoppccomputer-to-your-tv/
Computers have become all-out media centers, capable of playing movies, music, and video games and even of streaming live television. Modern computers also come with an assortment of ports and outlets that allow easy connectivity to other devices, including televisions. Today's HDTVs can display high-resolution images ideal for showing off the media available on your computer, and they're relatively easy to connect.
Determine which type of cable to use; it will depend on which ports both your computer and TV share. Older computers and TVs will only have S-Video or VGA ports. Ideally, your computer and TV will both have HDMI ports, which allows for high-definition video and audio transfer. Consult your owner's manuals for port identification before deciding on which cable to use. Connect the computer's video outlet, either HMDI, VGA, or S-Video, to the TVs corresponding video input. These will usually be on the back of the TV and will be clearly labeled. Turn on your TV and set it to the proper video channel, which will correspond with the type of cable you have used. Some TVs have multiple ports for the same connection. Just set the video channel to whichever port you have used--for example, "HDMI 1" or "HDMI 2." On your computer, right click on your desktop and highlight "Graphics Properties," prompting a submenu to pop up. Highlight and click "Output to TV." Your computer's images should now be displayed on the TV instead of the monitor. how to connect your PC or computer to a TV http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/how-to-connect-your-laptoppccomputer-to-your-tv/
You need to connect the computer to the tv and the seagate to the computer.
You
will need to connect the computer and tv by using a cable and connect
them. Your TV has ports such as VGA, S-Video or HDMI on it to allow it
to receive a signal from some external device. Your computer needs to
have the same type of port or you will need something (some type of
adapter) to make the tv and computer think they have the same type of
connecting ports. Most laptops have an extra port for displaying on an
external device such as a tv. Most desktops don't have an extra port so
you will need to purchase a video (graphics) card that has the ports on
it and install it into one of the desktop's pci slots.
Once you
have the ports on both devices (tv and computer) then connect them with a
cable. Then take the tv's remote and press Select Input so you can
tell the tv where to receive the signal from (PC, VGA, S-Video, HDMI).
Reboot the computer and the image should appear on the tv.
On laptops The video will show on most systems when you
reboot without you having to do anything. Some systems will require you to hit
the FN (Function key) + F1 thru F12. Hold down the FN key then hit the
correct key for displaying on the monitor (F1 thru F12). The correct key
will normally have CRT/LCD on it or it will have the icon of a display.
You
will need to connect the computer and tv by using a cable and connect
them. Your TV has ports such as VGA, S-Video or HDMI on it to allow it
to receive a signal from some external device. Your computer needs to
have the same type of port or you will need something (some type of
adapter) to make the tv and computer think they have the same type of
connecting ports. Most laptops have an extra port for displaying on an
external device such as a tv. Most desktops don't have an extra port so
you will need to purchase a video (graphics) card that has the ports on
it and install it into one of the desktop's pci slots.
Once you
have the ports on both devices (tv and computer) then connect them with a
cable. Then take the tv's remote and press Select Input so you can
tell the tv where to receive the signal from (PC, VGA, S-Video, HDMI).
Reboot the computer and the image should appear on the tv.
On laptops The video will show on most systems when you
reboot without you having to do anything. Some systems will require you to hit
the FN (Function key) + F1 thru F12. Hold down the FN key then hit the
correct key for displaying on the monitor (F1 thru F12). The correct key
will normally have CRT/LCD on it or it will have the icon of a display.
Depends on what type of ports your HP has and what type of ports your Samsung TV has. The easiest connection is to try to connect using the ports that they both have. Otherwise, if they have different ports then you will need some type of converter that goes between the two of them to make them communicate.
Most computers have a VGA port, does the Samsung TV have a VGA Port? New computers have a HDMI port, does the Samsung TV have a HDMI Port? If so you the connections that are alike or you will need a converter.
Once you have them connected, you just have to select the Input on the TV. Most times if you use VGA then you select PC or Computer as the input. There should be an HDMI input selection if you use HDMI connections.
Reboot the computer and the display might appear on the tv. If not you will have to hit some keystrokes to toggle the display between the computer and the tv. Most times on the computer you will hit the FN function key and one of the F1 thru F12 keys that controls the display on an external. The correct F1 thru F12 key will have LCD/CRT on it or it will have the icon of a display. Press and Hold the FN function key then hit the correct Function key (F1 thru F12) that toggles the display.
Depends on what
type of ports your Computer has and what type of ports your TV has.
The easiest connection is to try to connect using the ports that they
both have. Otherwise, if they have different ports then you will need
some type of converter that goes between the two of them to make them
communicate.
Most computers have a VGA port, does the TV
have a VGA Port? New computers have a HDMI port, does the TV
have a HDMI Port? If so you the connections that are alike or you will
need a converter.
Once you have them connected, you just have to
select the Input on the TV. Most times if you use VGA then you select
PC or Computer as the input. There should be an HDMI input selection if
you use HDMI connections.
Reboot the computer and the display
might appear on the tv. If not you will have to hit some keystrokes to
toggle the display between the computer and the tv. Most times on the
computer you will hit the FN function key and one of the F1 thru F12
keys that controls the display on an external. The correct F1 thru F12
key will have LCD/CRT on it or it will have the icon of a display.
Press and Hold the FN function key then hit the correct Function key (F1
thru F12) that toggles the display.
The Compaq Presario x1000 notebook offers connections for external displays at the rear below the screen hinge as show in the picture below:
Identifying the back from left to right: Ventilation slots, External VGA Port, S-Video Port, USB Port, USB Port, RJ-45 Network Jack, RJ-11 Telephone Jack, Parallel Printer Port, USB Port and 1394 (a.k.a. "Firewire") Port.
You can connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port (blue colored jack) very easily. Any analog VGA monitor should readily connect to it. Additionally, the x1000 can output its display to TV or other monitor that accepts "S-Video" signals. An "S-Video" cable will be needed to connect between the "S-Video" jacks on the notebook (next to the VGA Port) and one on the TV. It is important to note that not all TVs support both or either "S-Video" or VGA inputs. When ever the there is a choice of using S-Video or VGA on a TV or monitor, the VGA will provide the best looking picture, and should be used.
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1. This depends on the ports on your laptop and tv - if you have a vga port on
your laptop then connect a cable to that and go to either the RGB or VGA
on your TV. You can also get RGB to scart conectors so ther eare a lot
of options! try your local Maplins for the cable (or look on eBay). Do a
google image search to identify the connectors you have.
2. High-definition TV sets have several options of input
ports and cable connections available. It's even possible to connect a
computer to most HDTVs to get its picture quality. If your laptop
computer is designed so it can plug into a standard computer monitor,
you can easily plug it into an HDTV set, and you may have a number of
options to connect it with. You must connect the video and audio
separately in most cases.
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Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
Laptop computer
HDTV set
Audio and video cables
Step 1
Check the output ports on your laptop computer. There are
three types of ports that can work with this connection: S-video (a
circular port with pins in the middle), VGA (a square/trapezoid like
port with pins in the middle and two screw pins on the sides) and DVI (a
longer version of VGA).
Step 2
Compare the ports on your computer with the input ports on
your HDTV. DVI has the best quality, but not all TV sets will have
these. Most HDTVs will have VGA and S-video (VGA has the best quality).
Step 3
Connect the computer's output to the TV using the best cable
connection that you have.
Step 4
Connect the laptop's audio output to the TV's audio input
that works with the video. In most cases, this requires a stereo-to-RCA
cable, which has the single rounded plug with two black bands at one end
and the red and white RCA plugs at the other.
Step 5
Turn on the laptop and the computer and tune the TV to the
correct input channel. Tune it to "Computer" only if you used the VGA
connection; if you used S-video, tune the TV to that input channel.
If it is, then yeah you should be able to output VGA from a PC to the TV with a proper cable.
However if the TV has DVI or HDMI connections on it, it's better for
you to connect it that way. DVI/HDMI is a digital signal and if it's a
digital-based display tech TV, then you're better off using that. Also
if the TV does resolution above 1360x768 (i.e. if it does 1080p) you
can get higher resolution by going via DVI/HDMI...
VGA
Tip:VGA cabling is universal for devices that support it. For example, the if your desktop monitor that uses a VGA cable it, that same cable can be used by a laptop to connect it to a projector.
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