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    laptop to tv

    Discussion in 'eMachines' started by chris150157, Oct 8, 2007.

  1. chris150157

    chris150157 Newbie

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    Hi hope someone can advise, in plain english please not techno speak, I am a novice and have a emachines 500 series, is it possible to watch video using my laptop and view it on my tv.
    Will it do it?
    How?
    What leads do I need?
    Please could someone please explain.

    Hope someone can help
    Thanks Chris.
     
    chris150157, Oct 8, 2007
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    do you have a new HD tv or an old crt.
     
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    chris150157 Newbie

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    The tv is about 4 years old, but not HD
    Thanks for your prompt reply, chris
     
    chris150157, Oct 9, 2007
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    kickace Notebook Deity

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    you need a video card with a TV out (im assuming this is a desktop, never really looked up the series)

    i would look behind your desktop and see where your monitor is plugged into, and then see if it has a yellow rca composite output, then plug it into your tv.

    or if your TV has an actual vga port, buy a vga wire (vga is the blue input, where your monitor is currently connected to)
     
    kickace, Oct 9, 2007
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    chris150157 Newbie

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    Sorry but this is a laptop I am talking about
     
    chris150157, Oct 9, 2007
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