Video Card

[711]

I`m trying to connect my laptop to my TV to view videos etc., but without success. I havs s-video and vga out ports, neither of which seem to work. How can I check whether my pc video card has TV out capability?

[ChuckFickens]

the S video will work but you need to turn it on.

Look for a key (probably one of the F keys at the top) with a little pic of a monitor on it or something like lcd/crt, hold down the FN key and press that to switch the S-video output on.

[711]

Many thanks yet again, Chuck. It`s still not working, but my s-video lead is old and may be damaged. I`ve ordered a new one. I`ll report later how I get on.

[rojash]

Don't forget that you'll also need to switch the input source of the telly to match the socket that you've plugged the laptop into

[ChuckFickens]

and also remember that the S-video cable will only give you video, you need another cable for the audio.

[711]

Yes, thanks, rojash, I`ve noted that. I found an old composite cable and it does work with this, though the image quality is not too good. I`m hoping that the new component RGB lead I`ve ordered will do the trick.
Re - the sound, Chuck, I assume connecting the PC headphone out to the TV component sound in?
Many thanks again.