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    Audio output from both laptop and HDTV, how to disable laptop audio output?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by brendon, May 17, 2008.

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    brendon Notebook Enthusiast

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    when i connect my laptop (m1530) to my HDTV, sound comes out from both the laptop and the HDTV. how can i disable the laptop audio output such that when a song or video is played the sound only comes out from my HDTV?

    jfyi, im using windows XP.
     
    brendon, May 17, 2008
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    brendon Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have just found out the solution. for those who didnt know just right click volume - open volume control - check advanced controls - advanced - tick PC Spk Mute.
     
    brendon, May 17, 2008
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