Computers & Networking

[DI_03S]

I'm trying to hook up my laptop to my tv but am having some problems. I bought a 6' VGA PC Monitor Replacement Cable. I put it into the computer and the tv but the tv says that the inout is empty. is there a setting i have to change on the tv or laptop? I NEED SOME HELP

[DI_03S]

ok now i got the input to show up but there is no picture. Just black screen.

[Nokia]

Make sure the computer is outputting video through the VGA port. You usually have to set this.

[DI_03S]

Do you know how to get to that set up screen on the computer?

[Entropy]

It's different for any given laptop.  It also tends to differ between video cards.  Each manufacturer of video chipsets has their own way of doing things.

I suggest digging through manuals or googling for your laptop's model and "external monitor".

I am *assuming* you are talking about a newer TV with VGA or HDMI inputs based on the cabling you described.

[Matthew-GS Community Advocate]

Greetings, DI_03S!

Check out this post on video output for laptops:

http://forums.bestbuy.com/bb/board/message?board.id=Computers_New&message.id=2112&query.id=172149#M2...

Then ensure the TV's input or "source" is your VGA input.  You may also need to output sound from the computer to your stereo system or TV via a headphone jack RCA "Y" cable.