Connect a laptop running Windows XP to a LCD via HDMI

Hello

I did a fresh install of windows XP SP3 on my Sony Vaio Z series. I bought a HDMI cable to connect my laptop to an LCD (DYNEX 32 '') so that I could watch movies and so. Unfortunately, the LCD doesn't detect any signal from my laptop. Is there a solution for this problem... I have to install some driver or what?

Please advice...

Hello, mykhtarz

Since you have made a new installation, it is likely, that you do not have the required driver installed software to automatically switch to the HDMI. I recommend first check with the manufacturer for updated driver software.

There may also be a combination of keys on the laptop to change HDMI manually, usually a combination of # FN + F. You'll need to refer to the documentation of your laptop for which key can control the HDMI.

You can also go into the display properties and change the default view for the HDMI. To check the display properties, follow these steps:

  1. Click Startand then click Control Panel.
  2. Click appearance and themes, and then click display.
  3. In the settings of the display properties dialog box tab, click the icon of the monitor that represents the monitor you want to designate as the primary monitor.
  4. Click to select the use this device as the primary monitor check box. Note that this check box is not available when you select the icon of the monitor that is currently set as your primary monitor.

For more information, see the following link: How to configure and use multiple monitors in Windows XP:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307873

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