Need driver to use TV as monitor

akbrian · 03-12-2006, 08:06 AM

I am trying to use my TV as a computer monitor to view photos. I have a Dell Inspiron, and the proper S-video cable to connect the TV and computer. I was told I need the right driver. How do I find and install it? Is there anything else that I need to make this work? Thanks.

**leroys1000** · 03-12-2006, 09:05 AM

You need to have a computer monitor connected as the primary monitor
in order to view the settings.
Then go to start/control panel/display and click the settings tab.
It will show a picture of 2 monitors.
Right click the 1 with the 2 in it and click attached.
Then adjust the settings.
Do not set the resolution or refresh rate to high,as a tv can't handle it.
After your set up,you should be able to disconnect the monitor.

03-12-2006, 08:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
akbrian Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Need driver to use TV as monitor I am trying to use my TV as a computer monitor to view photos. I have a Dell Inspiron, and the proper S-video cable to connect the TV and computer. I was told I need the right driver. How do I find and install it? Is there anything else that I need to make this work? Thanks.

03-12-2006, 09:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
leroys1000 Tech Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 770 OS: Windows XP	You need to have a computer monitor connected as the primary monitor in order to view the settings. Then go to start/control panel/display and click the settings tab. It will show a picture of 2 monitors. Right click the 1 with the 2 in it and click attached. Then adjust the settings. Do not set the resolution or refresh rate to high,as a tv can't handle it. After your set up,you should be able to disconnect the monitor. __________________ There is a madness to my method.