Connect computer to tv.?

Question

i have a S cable that came with my dish network stuff.and i have a spot to connect it to my lap top and to the back of the dish box or the dvd player. but everytime i do i get nothing am i missing a step or is this not what this cables ment for? any info would be great. thanks!!!

Answer 1

There is a graphic option you need to activate in your laptop after u plug in the cable.

Go to graphic options, and then select output to monitor!

Good luck

Answer 2

first you sound like your trying to input video into your laptop.

if your are you'll need to get a t.v. tuner card, i bought a really nice one for $99 that use usb, remote and has a digital tuner.

but you can get cheep ones for $40 or so.

if your tring to connect your laptop to your tv, connect it directly to your tv. you can make a svideo to composite or by a converter(you can by av switches that will convert for 20-40 dollars) if your tv does not have a svideo port. then you need to set your computer to tv out. usual there is a keyboard shortcut consisting of the "fn" button and a button with 2 over laping squares.

for audio you'll need a 3.5mm headphone to stereo rca cable, usualy found in stores with ipods and mp3 players.