For most laptops with present day systems and software, it should be a connect-and-go process. Just hook the cable into the laptop's output and the TV's input. Make sure the TV is set to the input channel to receive HDMI. If the sound still comes through the laptop speakers, you'll need to go into the laptop's sound settings and configure it manually to put the audio through the HDMI cable.
If your Acer laptop has an older system like Windows XP, you'll need to use hotkeys or manual display configuration from the laptop to set its output to HDMI. Some laptops don't automatically recognize when they've been hooked up to a TV and will need to be told.
I do have Windows XP... What do you mean by hotkey?? My laptop as an vga port but no HDMI port but I have a USB to HDMI box to use but can't get it to link up to my Hisense Smart TV
That's my configuration too, Windows XP with VGA but no HDMI. By hotkeys I mean a keyboard shortcut you can type in, which instantly switches your display from "laptop" to "monitor". Mine, of course, is Ctrl+Alt+M.
My Windows XP uses Intel Graphics Media Accelerator to guide the switch to VGA or S-Video, but as for USB I can't be sure. Windows XP may not be compatible with that; when you hook the USB cable into the laptop, you should get a setup dialog box to configure the USB to HDMI settings. If you don't get a box like that, and you can't access the device in My Computer, then you won't be able to use it. You'd be better off with the VGA and auxiliary in that case.
Without knowing for certain, I'm fairly sure Windows XP won't be able to do it; I think that system is optimized for VGA. Most laptops with Windows XP use VGA and some DVI. However, if you got a setup CD with the USB-HDMI box, this might make it work on Windows XP.
Thank you so much for your help!!! I have been trying all day to hook my laptop up to my tv and with your help I have finally got it hooked up!!!
:) no problem. I'm usually a noob at electronics, but I know some of the "fun stuff". Could you tell me what you did that worked? I'd like to know for future reference and helping others.
I had to hook everything up then turn everything off and back on... Once everything was back up and running I had to control alt m like you said and it brought up where I can move it from the computer to the TV
Oh wow O_O I hope the turning off and back on isn't a requirement. Maybe you'll be able to do this without that hassle.
Honestly when I said Ctrl+Alt+M, I just meant my own personalized hotkey. I didn't realize it was the default for this case. Guess I'll be remembering that :)
Best if you can find where in the display settings it allows this too, rather than just the hotkey alone. That may give you a feeling of added security. I know it would do the same for me.
That's right... I have know idea!!! When I hook my laptop up to another tv I have to use the VGA cable and do not have to do anything with it... I'm just happy I got it with help!!! Now my family (of 6) doesn't have to sit on top of each other to watch tv
Do you mean the VGA cable is an inconvenience? I love VGA, it's perfect for me.
Yes all I have to do is plug the VGA cable to computer and tv and it comes up on tv by it's self
Okay but I mean why does your family have to sit on top of each other to watch TV? Did you mean the VGA or watching on the laptop
Was using a small tv!!!
Oh I see XD and this USB thing is working for a bigger one
Yes... VGA for 32in tv now USB to HDMI for 52in
Sweet :) although I'm fine with smaller TVs myself. I have an 18in Vizio that saves a great deal of power, uses only 22w
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SOURCE: I connect my laptop (Dell
You have to tell the laptop to use either DUAL or EXTERNAL display.
This is usually done with the FN button pressed in conjunction with the F5 key (may be other key)
The F key you want will have a small monitor icon or even two overlapping monitor icons.
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go into the video setup menu, and select HDMI set up and select "ON" that should do it
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you need a different type of cable to connect to your tv.a s-video will fit but not work.can't remember the name but it has to have more pins.besides that port is for projectors and cannot be used for anything else.you need a converter box like the one in the link ::::: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=laptops+s-video+cords&FORM=BIFD#focal=a85da1a40c404788d7e32f0bf01eab05&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvs.k12.mi.us%2Ftiz%2Fimages%2Fsvid-cables.jpg
unless you got a big tv with a very good picture it isn't worth it.and a good graphics card in the comp.most tvs are fuzzy and unreadable.i've did it enough to know
SOURCE: I have an Acer Aspire 8930G trying to connect to my TV with HDMI
After you connected the HDMI Cable to the TV...Did you press the FN + F4 Key on the keyboard... The first screen you will see is the notebook screen is blank and the TV has got the desktop on top of it...The second time you press the FN + F4 then you will see thedesktop on the notebook and as well as the TV...The third time you press the FN+F4 you will see the desktop on the Notebook...
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you have to set the screen resolution correctly.
go to control panel > display settings,
there you can activate the second screen, that is, your tv screen.
Goto Control Panel, then Display, then goto the Settings tab, then click the Advanced button near the bottom (above the apply button) then goto the Overlay Tab, then click the Theater Mode Options button. Then change the Overlay Display Mode from Standard to Theater Mode & click apply. Also you can choose to change the theater mode setting as well. Change from 4:3 Standard TV mode to 16:9 Widescreen if your TV is a Widescreen and you can also select Full Screen Video if you wish to use Full Screen Mode when playing video files.
Go to display settings, click advanced.
Go to troubleshoot.
Under Hardware Acceleration turn it to the second lowest option.
ontol Panel/Display/Settings/Advanced/Displays
you will have 3 options for the moniter, panel and tv, i changed it to make the TV the default screen,
click on this link directly for more detailed help
http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/how-to-connect-laptop-to-tv
This will help. Thanks please keep updated.please do rate the solution positively .thank you for using fixya
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