How to Connect PC to TV

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Obtain an HDMI cable.

   Modern TVs and many modern computers are equipped with HDMI ports and connecting the two is simply a matter of having the right cable. , Take note of the port number labeled on the TV. , If your computer doesn't have an HDMI port, you can obtain a DVI to HDMI or a VGA to HDMI adapter.
   
   With VGA, you will need a separate audio cable. ,, It's a button on the remote or on the TV itself and is typically labeled "Input" or "Source."
   
   If you don't see video, check your computer's video output/monitor settings and make sure that HDMI, or the port to which the adapter is connected, is selected.
   
   If you don't hear any sound: (1) Make sure the volume is up and mute is off on both the TV and your computer; and (2) Check your computer audio output or sound settings to make sure that the output is set to the headphone jack.
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   Step 2: Connect one end of the HDMI cable to an HDMI port on your TV.

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   Step 3: Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to an HDMI port on your computer.

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   Step 4: Power on the TV and your computer

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   Step 5: if you haven't already done so.

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   Step 6: Locate and press the input selector for the TV.

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   Step 7: Select the HDMI port to which your computer is connected.

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