What is Needed to Connect a Dell D800 Laptop to a TV?
The Dell D800 Laptop comes with the ability to connect to an external display such as a television set. This setup allows you to view movies and other files on the larger television display. This is done by connecting the S-video out jack on the D800 to the video-in jack on the television set.
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Available Video Connection Jacks
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On the Dell laptop you need to verify that you have an S-video out jack. The S-video jack is a small circular jack that is black on the inside and has a series of small round holes inside it.
On the TV, you need to verify that there is a compatible video-in jack. Video-in jacks may include S-video, component video, and composite video. Component video is identified by three jacks in a row that are usually red, blue (or purple), and green. Composite video is a single yellow jack. Some TVs may have an S-video input as well.
Compatible Cable
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You need a compatible cable to connect the S-video out to the TV. If the TV has S-video in, you will simply need to purchase an S-video cable. If the TV has a component video connection, you will need a cable that has S-video on one end and component out on the other end. For composite video, a cable with an S-video connection on one end and composite video on the other end.
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Solution
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Some TVs may lack separate video-in connections. In this case you will need an adapter box that allows you to connect an S-video cable or component cable to the box. A standard TV cable connects to the adapter box and is run to the TV's cable in jack. You will need a video cable for S-video and also a short coaxial cable (the standard kind used to connect antennas or cable TV).
Software
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You will need up-to-date video drivers installed on the Dell D800 in order to use the video out connection. You can get up to date drivers by visiting the Dell Support website, available in the Resources section of this article.
You will also need a video player such as Windows Media to access and view video files. Most Dell laptops come with Windows Media Player built in. However, you can download it for free from the Microsoft website.
Misconceptions
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You do not need a TV tuner card to connect the laptop to a TV. A TV tuner card is a separate card that has a cable in line that allows you to watch cable TV on a laptop or desktop computer.
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