How to Connect a Laptop to a TV Using HDMI
If you own a laptop that has a digital video output port, you can connect your laptop to your HDTV using an HDMI cable. The most convenient situation occurs if your laptop has a built-in HDMI port. However, if your laptop doesn't have a built-in HDMI port, there is still hope. If your laptop has a DVI port, you can use a DVI to HDMI adapter to connect your laptop to your HDTV.
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Things You'll Need
- HDMI cable
- DVI to HDMI cable (for laptops that only have DVI video output)
Instructions
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Insert one end of the HDMI cable into your laptop's HDMI port. If your computer only has a DVI port, plug the DVI to HDMI converter into your laptop's DVI port. Video output ports are usually found on the side or back of your laptop.
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Connect the opposite end of the HDMI cable into your television's HDMI port. This port can usually be found on the back of your TV.
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Change the video source on your HDTV. Press the "Source" or "Input" button on your TV's remote control to change the video source to the HDMI port your laptop is connected to.
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Change resolution settings on your computer if the picture appears distorted. To do this, click "Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Adjust Screen Resolution." Click the "Resolution" drop-down menu and increase the resolution if possible. Click "Apply > Keep" to save your settings.
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References
- Photo Credit laptop image by martini from Fotolia.com
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Comments
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My laptop has HDMI; I connected it to my HDTV, and the picture came through terrific, but I had to listen to the sound on my laptop. What settings am I missing to connect the SOUND through the HDMI?
