How to Install an LCD TV Monitor on a Computer

LCD TVs can be used as a very efficient computer monitor. Using your LCD TV as a computer monitor is beneficial in many ways. Presentations to students and at business meetings can be easily achieved with LCD TVs. Computers are attached to LCD TVs with specific cables. The most common cable used is a VGA cable. Another common cable is an S-Video cable. Both cables can be found in electronic stores. Properly attaching your computer to an LCD TV monitor can be done in a few steps.

Things You'll Need

• Computer User's Manual
• TV User's Manual
• VGA or other desired cable

Instructions

1. Attach your desired cable to the computer and LCD TV. Refer to the computer and TV User's Manuals for specific locations of each input.

2. Change the LCD TV to the proper input. Refer to the TV User's Manual for specific instructions if you're unsure how to change inputs.

3. Adjust the computer display settings. Some LCD TVs will auto detect the changes you made; some will not. Refer to your computers User's Manual for instructions an how to change display settings.

References

• LCD TV Monitor User Manual
• Dell Inspirion 1100 Owners Manual