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31-Jan-2010, 02:26 AM #1
Laptop to Lcd Tv
I can't get my dell inspiron 1000 to project an image on my insignia lcd tv using the vga hook up.
Does anyone have any idea why it won't work?
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31-Jan-2010, 02:34 AM #2
Hi Phaze29, and welcome to TSG.

Does your laptop have any kind of function key to toggle between the built-in and external display?

Have you checked and adjusted the Windows display properties setting to make sure the VGA output is set to match a resolution and refresh rate supported by your TV?
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31-Jan-2010, 10:11 AM #3
According to the manual you have to use the fn key with the f3 to toggle video from the lcd to the external video connector.
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05-Mar-2010, 10:55 PM #4
sometimes it is the sequence that the units are turned on by.
worth a try to turn TV on first and then puter and if no joy, reverse.
Just a guess.
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