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SomeoneMustKnow · 09-28-2007, 09:39 PM

Sounds simple, thought it would be a no brainer... instead it has sucked countless time out of my day in what has been a thusfar futile attempt to connect my Sony Vaio VGN-FS760 (all stock with service pack 2) to my TV.

Prefacing with the input that my computer knowledge is admittedly limited: Here is my set up as I understand it to be:

1. I have the above named computer with NVIDIA display GeForce Go 6400. BIOS version 5.44.02.30.07. Forcerware version 77.47

2. I have said computer hooked up through the VGA out port to the RCA in on my TV.

Seems pretty simple.

I have gone to my display and tried every combination possible extending my desktop to the secondary monitor, etc etc and soforth...

I troubleshot through Vaio Central and the directions there did not jibe with what I was seeing on my tabs...

I have gone to Vaio support and received this oh-so-helpful advice: "We're sorry for the difficulty you're experiencing with the Sony VAIO VGN-FS760/W Notebook. It is shipped with VGA out. We would recommend you check with your favorite computer retailer, major computer magazines, or search the Internet for available options to address your request."

I have updated drivers, troubleshot, shut-down, restarted, you name it... AND.... the tv remains a black screen. A quiet black screen.

All I really want to do is watch movies and tv shows downloaded on my iTunes on tv sets both at home and on my travels (hence the RCA input).

If you are a knowledgeable, patient and benevolent person that knows how to perform this task, Please, Please, PLEASE help me!

09-28-2007, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
SomeoneMustKnow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Seemingly simple task of watching my computer on my TV Sounds simple, thought it would be a no brainer... instead it has sucked countless time out of my day in what has been a thusfar futile attempt to connect my Sony Vaio VGN-FS760 (all stock with service pack 2) to my TV. Prefacing with the input that my computer knowledge is admittedly limited: Here is my set up as I understand it to be: 1. I have the above named computer with NVIDIA display GeForce Go 6400. BIOS version 5.44.02.30.07. Forcerware version 77.47 2. I have said computer hooked up through the VGA out port to the RCA in on my TV. Seems pretty simple. I have gone to my display and tried every combination possible extending my desktop to the secondary monitor, etc etc and soforth... I troubleshot through Vaio Central and the directions there did not jibe with what I was seeing on my tabs... I have gone to Vaio support and received this oh-so-helpful advice: "We're sorry for the difficulty you're experiencing with the Sony VAIO VGN-FS760/W Notebook. It is shipped with VGA out. We would recommend you check with your favorite computer retailer, major computer magazines, or search the Internet for available options to address your request." I have updated drivers, troubleshot, shut-down, restarted, you name it... AND.... the tv remains a black screen. A quiet black screen. All I really want to do is watch movies and tv shows downloaded on my iTunes on tv sets both at home and on my travels (hence the RCA input). If you are a knowledgeable, patient and benevolent person that knows how to perform this task, Please, Please, PLEASE help me!