How to Connect PC to TV with HDMI
Confirm port sizes., Measure distance between TV port and laptop port., Purchase an HDMI cable., Connect the cable to the TV., Connect the other plug to the PC., Switch source video on the TV., Go to the Start menu of your PC., Look for the Control...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Confirm port sizes.
If your PC is a laptop, check to see if the port will need a regular size, mini, or micro HDMI. -
Step 2: Measure distance between TV port and laptop port.
Measure from wherever your computer will be located, preferably not too far.
Estimate the length of the cable you'll need. , You can purchase an HDMI cable from your local electronics store, or you can browse online stores, like eBay and Amazon, and purchase from there.
Don't be fooled into buying a more expensive HDMI cable.
It's generally agreed upon that an HDMI cable either works perfectly, or doesn't work at all.
A more expensive cable will not give you a "better" picture.Get a high speed cable, but skip the ethernet.There's no such thing as an "HDMI
1.4" cable and no one needs a special cable for 3D , 120 or 240Hz, or Audio Return Channel (ARC)., Make note of the how the port is labeled (e.g. a number) as this might help later when making the connection. , The slot is usually behind the CPU, if you have a desktop. , On the TV, look for the options that switch sources of videos, like “Video 1/2” or “PC” or "Input".
This will switch its display to what your CPU is showing.
After connecting the PC and TV together, sometimes the TV will automatically display what’s on your computer monitor.
Most of the time it will be blank.
Proceed to the next step.
The label on the HDMI port that you plugged into might help here.
For example, if your TV has 4 sources and you plugged into 3, keep pressing the input button until you get to
3. , This is usually found in the bottom left hand corner of the screen. , It will open up a window that shows different options on how to customize your PC. , Then look for "Adjust screen resolution." It will bring you to a window that shows different options on how you can view whatever is displayed on your TV or monitor.
You will see two different displays, with one disabled.
Click on the disabled monitor and then “Extend the desktop onto this monitor” and click “Apply”.
The TV should come to life with your Windows desktop.
Sometimes it doesn't work the first time, so try again.
If after trying several times it still doesn't work, check to make sure the cable is correctly plugged in on both ends.
If it still doesn't work, you might have a faulty cable.
Adjust the resolution as needed so it looks good on your TV. -
Step 3: Purchase an HDMI cable.
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Step 4: Connect the cable to the TV.
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Step 5: Connect the other plug to the PC.
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Step 6: Switch source video on the TV.
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Step 7: Go to the Start menu of your PC.
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Step 8: Look for the Control Panel and click on it.
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Step 9: Look for the Display option and click on it.
Detailed Guide
If your PC is a laptop, check to see if the port will need a regular size, mini, or micro HDMI.
Measure from wherever your computer will be located, preferably not too far.
Estimate the length of the cable you'll need. , You can purchase an HDMI cable from your local electronics store, or you can browse online stores, like eBay and Amazon, and purchase from there.
Don't be fooled into buying a more expensive HDMI cable.
It's generally agreed upon that an HDMI cable either works perfectly, or doesn't work at all.
A more expensive cable will not give you a "better" picture.Get a high speed cable, but skip the ethernet.There's no such thing as an "HDMI
1.4" cable and no one needs a special cable for 3D , 120 or 240Hz, or Audio Return Channel (ARC)., Make note of the how the port is labeled (e.g. a number) as this might help later when making the connection. , The slot is usually behind the CPU, if you have a desktop. , On the TV, look for the options that switch sources of videos, like “Video 1/2” or “PC” or "Input".
This will switch its display to what your CPU is showing.
After connecting the PC and TV together, sometimes the TV will automatically display what’s on your computer monitor.
Most of the time it will be blank.
Proceed to the next step.
The label on the HDMI port that you plugged into might help here.
For example, if your TV has 4 sources and you plugged into 3, keep pressing the input button until you get to
3. , This is usually found in the bottom left hand corner of the screen. , It will open up a window that shows different options on how to customize your PC. , Then look for "Adjust screen resolution." It will bring you to a window that shows different options on how you can view whatever is displayed on your TV or monitor.
You will see two different displays, with one disabled.
Click on the disabled monitor and then “Extend the desktop onto this monitor” and click “Apply”.
The TV should come to life with your Windows desktop.
Sometimes it doesn't work the first time, so try again.
If after trying several times it still doesn't work, check to make sure the cable is correctly plugged in on both ends.
If it still doesn't work, you might have a faulty cable.
Adjust the resolution as needed so it looks good on your TV.
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