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Laptop to TV via HDMI cable

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by Nitrogen, Jun 9, 2010.

  1. Nitrogen Newcomer, in training Posts: 35

    Hello,

    Im trying to connect my Compaq laptop(running a GeForce 8200M G graphics card) to my Matsui HDTV using the HDMI output on the laptop.

    The computer has picked up the TV as a display but the TV only shows a black screen, i've fiddled with the resolution to no avail.

    The laptop works on vista and i have done the
    Personalise -> Display Settings -> Extend The Desktop(checkbox)

    Any sugestions would be excelent,
    Thanks

    EDIT: Solved! - I just had to connect the TV and the Laptop and press fn + f4(it depends on the laptop which function key it is, it may need to be pressed multiple times).
    Nitrogen, Jun 9, 2010
    #1

  2. tweakboy TechSpot Maniac Posts: 518

    Its gotta be a buggy laptop.

    Try changing slots betweeen your 8200 and what have you.. gl
    tweakboy, Jun 9, 2010
    #2

  3. jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,210   +118

    Isn't that the setting for DUAL monitors? You want to enable the alternate video output
    jobeard, Jun 9, 2010
    #3

  4. Nitrogen Newcomer, in training Posts: 35

    Thanks for the replys,

    I checked it in another TV and it didnt work in that one either.
    I'll get the connection tested by a pro.
    Nitrogen, Jun 10, 2010
    #4
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