How to connect your TV(LCD, LED, Plasma) to a Laptop?
Last Update date : Oct 26. 2020
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Wired Connection
STEP 1. Identify the available ports on TV
1
You would require a VGA Cable or HDMI cable to connect the laptop to the LED / LCD / Plasma Tv's.
2
Check the available connections common on both the TV & Laptop.
3
Below listed are some commonly available ports on most of LED / LCD / Plasma TV's
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STEP 2. Identification of cables
1
Listed below are some commonly available cables :
![How to connect your TV(LCD, LED, Plasma) to a Laptop?]()
2
VGA cable will support only the display of laptop contents on the TV. For sharing the sound you will also require AUX in cable.
3
HDMI cable is highly recommended as it transmits both the audio and video signals to the TV
STEP 3. Connecting the TV
1
Switch off both TV and the laptop.
2
Connect the HDMI or VGA cable to the respective slot on the TV which are mostly found on the back / side panel of the TV.
3
Once connected, power on the TV first & then the Laptop.
STEP 4. Settings on Laptop
1
Press the source button on the TV remote and choose HDMI if HDMI cable is connected or PC if the VGA cable is connected.
2
By default, when you connect an TV to a PC, the same image (mirror image) of your desktop appears on the TV.
3
Locate the extend video function key on the keyboard ( will be different on all laptops) and press that while holding the function (Fn) key on the keyaboard.
4
Below listed are commonly avaialable options on most of the laptops :
1. Laptop Only
2. External Display Only
3. Clone Display ( Laptop + External Dispaly)
4. Extend Display ( Display will be extended to the TV)
5
Select the desired output method you would like to use.
Wireless Connection
1
Connect your mobile/PC and TV to the same network.
2
Download Samsung Smart Viewfrom the App Store, Google Play, or Samsung Galaxy Apps.
3
Launch the app and follow the steps to set up Smart View.
For detailed information and download link, Navigate to Smart View Page
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