CONNECTING TO TV

[saltyer]

Hi all,

 

I'm quite new to this computing game and need some assistance.

 

I've got a DELL Inspiron 1501 running Windows XP Home edition.

I have been trying to link the computer to out Digital TV via the 15 pin socket on the back of the TV & computer - without success.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Pixelkitten]

Hello and welcome to FPCH Saltyer!

 

I assume that your TV has a DE-15 connector and that you have a cable connecting it to your laptop.

 

Is the connector on the laptop activated? You should be able to find it somewhere in your graphics settings. I apologize for not being clearer, but I don't have an XP installation on hand at the moment and my memory is horrible.

 

Is your TV set to the right channel? Some TVs can be very picky about stuff like that. Hopefully it is named something like "VGA-Side" or similar.

 

Good luck, and I hope that you tell us all about any progress you make!