How do you connect a vga port from a laptop to a tv?

Question

I have a laptop but it only has the VGA output port, it doesn't have an S-Video port. I want to be able to plug my laptop up to the tv. How do I go about doing that and what equipment do I need and where can I purchase it from?

Answer 1

with this adapter

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-Laptop-Notebook-VGA-to-SVideo-RCA-Adapter-Output_W0QQitemZ230017471105QQihZ013QQcategoryZ74958QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The Item description says its for a dell, but it will work on any VGA port.

The picture won't be nearly as clear as with your Laptop screen. For simpe tasks, presentations or games it's just fine though. I used to watch Movies like this before I had a DVD player.

To switch displays you will need to press the Function key (Probably labeled Fn somewhere in the lower left hand side of your laptop's keyboard). press Fn & the key that looks like a monitor up on one your Standard Function keys (F1 to F12). Keep pressing this combination until you have the desired setting (LCD/TV or both). On most laptops, if you connect the cable and turn on yoru TV before you turn on the laptop, the TV will be detected and used automatically.

Answer 2

odds are your tv doesnt have a vga in. You can buy an adapter or probably easier, your tv, or surround might have an S-Video in. Use that, then make sure you go to display properties andselct the second monitor as "attached"