CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports

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Viewing the display on a television

Important

The TV out feature is available only on computers that have a Video out or S-Video out jack. computer.

Important

The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may not represent the actual screens on your computer.

The Video out or S-Video out jack on your computer lets you view your display on a television screen using a standard RCA or S-Video cable.

Important

To turn on external video by default, connect the television (or other external video device) before starting your computer.

Important

Audio is not transmitted through the Video out or S-Video out jacks. Use a set of headphones or external powered speakers to hear sound while playing a DVD. DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright protection software.

To view your computer display on a television:

1With your computer off, connect one end of an appropriate video cable to the Video out or S-Video out jack on your computer.

Tips & Tricks

For the location of the video jacks on your computer, see the setup poster or “Back” on page 10.

2Connect the other end of the cable to the Video in jack on your television or VCR.

3Turn on the television or VCR.

4Start your computer.

5Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes.

6Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens.

7Click the Settings tab.

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