I have a Sharp Aquos LCD TV that has DVI-I output and a sony Vaio with monitor port and I want to use the TV as a computer screen. I have a DVI cable to connect them, but when I do so nothing happens. DO I need something else, or do I need to change settings or otherwise do something else?
There are a very few models of notebooks in the market that has a DVI output. Mostly are S-Video output. However, if you are sure that there is indeed a DVI output on your laptop computer, then you can hook it up to your LCD TV provided that you use a DVI to HDMI cable or if your Sharp Aquos has also a DVI input, then you can use a DVI-DVI cable to connect them.
Once the two boxes are connected now, then its time for you to check your keys on the keyboard. Normally, there are key shortcuts there that you need to press so your laptop will switch from laptop display to LCD TV display. You can also do a dual display by going into your control panel.
Go to START, tnen CONTROL PANEL... then... look for the Mobile Chipset that controls your laptops display. Adjust the settings according to your liking.
Other than this, if you just want your LCD TV as your laptop display, just connect the HDMI cables, or even an inferior quality S-Video out (use a S-Video cable for this one), then use your keyboard shortcuts to switch displays.
I used to do this thing too with my 24" LCD monitor and my HP laptop, so I can watch my movies from my laptop in a bigger screen.
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