It is convenient to use the TV as a monitor for a laptop. So you can play computer games on the big screen or watch movies from the Internet. In this article, we will look at how to connect the TV to a laptop using HDMI or VGA.
How to connect a laptop to a TV using an HDMI cable
First of all, you need to purchase the cable itself, which is sold at any computer store. Also make sure that the laptop has, and the TV has the appropriate connectors. They are equipped with almost all modern models.
- Connect the devices using the HDMI cable.
- Turn on the TV viewing mode HDMI.
- On the computer keyboard or laptop simultaneously press the two Fn + F7 keys. Often two screens are drawn on the F7 key.
This method is good because the TV is transmitted through the TV, but also the sound. To disable the cable, use the same commands.
How to connect a laptop to a TV using a cable VGA
If there is no HDMI cable connector on a laptop or TV, it is most likely equipped with VGA. With such a connection, the picture will be played on the TV, and the sound is on the computer.
- Take the VGA cable and connect one side to the laptop, the second - to the TV.
- Turn on the VGA view mode on the TV.
- On the computer keyboard, clamp the two keys - Fn + F7.
Thus, connect the computer and TV to each other easily and quickly.