Display computer images on a TV by connecting the video output on the PC to the television.
Putting a picture on a TV from a computer involves a cable connection to send the video signal out to the television. Most personal computers and laptops are equipped with either a Video Graphics Array (VGA) or S-video port to connect the computer to an external monitor or television. Once connected, the TV can be used as a screen for projecting a slideshow of digital images. The cable may also require an adapter to modify the connection from the PC to a compatible connection for the TV.
Instructions
1. Check the back of the computer or the edge of the laptop to determine which ports are available for the TV connection. A round S-video port contains four holes to align with the four metal pins in an S-video plug. Most television sets are equipped with S-video or RCA video jacks and often offer both types of connections.
2. Connect an S-video cable to the computer's S-video port, if available, then attach the other end directly to the "S-Video In" jack on the back of the TV.
3. Use a VGA to S-video adapter if the computer has only a VGA output for connecting a video device, then plug the S-video or RCA video cable into the adapter on the other end. Connect the plug on the opposite side of the cable to the TV video "In" jack.
4. Turn on the equipment and double-click the "Display" icon on the computer. Select "External Monitor" or "Connect to a Projector" to activate the computer's video "Out" port. The computer screen image should be displayed on the TV.
5. Double-click the folder containing the desired images for display on the TV, then select a picture by double-clicking on it. Slideshows of images can also be displayed in the same manner using software such as Windows Photo Viewer or iPhoto. Advance the pictures in a slideshow using the computer keyboard.
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