Using TV as Computer monitor

luckydog126

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I have a windows 8 laptop and when I connect it to my TV using the HDMI cable, I get no picture on the TV only the message "no signal" on the TV screen
Any Help?
 
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Another thing to check: because it's a TV you may have to select the appropriate external input source in the TV's on-screen setup menu - - that's what I have to do on my TV when the source is HDMI.

Only the SCART input is selected automatically on my TV (when I play a DVD), other external sources have to selected manually in the source menu.

MeanMachine41

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Hi luckydog126 :)

If your laptop does not automatically output using HDMI to the TV, go to Nvidia Control Panel in Windows> Display > Adjust Resolution and select the TV that is displayed. It should be as simple as that if your connection and cabling is correct.
 
Another thing to check: because it's a TV you may have to select the appropriate external input source in the TV's on-screen setup menu - - that's what I have to do on my TV when the source is HDMI.

Only the SCART input is selected automatically on my TV (when I play a DVD), other external sources have to selected manually in the source menu.
 
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