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Films on TV

  • 25-02-2014 11:31pm
    #1
    pateli
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭


    Help!!! I need help in setting up my Toshiba Laptop to watch movies on TV. I am connected up via VGA cable and sound. I had it working sometime ago but I have forgotten the selections after I select controlpanel. Please help an Old man.:o


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  • #2
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,257 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    There's often a Fn+F?? key combination to toggle the display between laptop screen and external output. Depending on the TV you might need to adjust the screen resolution.


  • #3
    pateli
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭pateli


    Thanks for your Reply but it doesnt work for me. What I remember is that I went to Control Panel but cannot recollect where I went next I think it was Display then What do I do.


  • #4
    pateli
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭pateli


    Thanks for reply but It does not work for me, I remember that I selected Control Panel then I think Display but dont remember what was next. My TV is a Finlux LCD. I just need a step by step guide please


  • #5
    Alpha Dog 1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭Alpha Dog 1


    pateli wrote: »
    Thanks for reply but It does not work for me, I remember that I selected Control Panel then I think Display but dont remember what was next. My TV is a Finlux LCD. I just need a step by step guide please

    Can you not just connect it with a HDMI cable?


  • #6
    mordeith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    Alpha Dog 1 wrote: »
    Can you not just connect it with a HDMI cable?

    I'm guessing his laptop doesn't have HDMI out

    OP: What operating system is on your laptop. Windows XP, Vista, 7?


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  • #7
    pateli
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭pateli


    Thanks Guys My Laptop does not have HMDI but AVC it is a Toshiba and I use windows 7. I did watch a couple of Films on it But because of my Senility I have forgotten the procedure after Control Panel Selection I have connected to AVC and Sound But just need to be Reminded of correct Laptop selection..:confused:


  • #8
    mordeith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    pateli wrote: »
    Thanks Guys My Laptop does not have HMDI but AVC it is a Toshiba and I use windows 7. I did watch a couple of Films on it But because of my Senility I have forgotten the procedure after Control Panel Selection I have connected to AVC and Sound But just need to be Reminded of correct Laptop selection..:confused:

    When you have the TV connected with the VGA cable go to Control Panel and select Appearance and Personalization
    In the Display row select Connect to an External display.
    You should get an option to output the signal to the TV.
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  • #9
    Duggy747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,295 ✭✭✭✭Duggy747


    Hold down the Windows key and press P

    Should give you a selection of Extended / Duplicate / Projector.

    Duplicate or Projector is what you should pick.


  • #10
    pateli
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭pateli


    Thanks everyone for your advice Thanks to you all we are up and running. I do appreciate your help.:)


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