Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: How do I view the computer display on a television?

A: The TV Out, or Composite Video, jack on the computer, port replicator, or docking station lets you view the computer display on a TV screen using a standard RCA video cable. The S-Video Out jack on the port replicator or docking station lets you view the computer display on a TV screen using a standard S-Video cable.

Connecting the Computer to a TV

Note: To enable external video by default, connect the TV or other external video device before starting the computer.

Note: DVD playback to a VCR is scrambled by copyright protection technology.

  1. Connect one end of a standard RCA video cable to the TV Out, or Composite Video, jack or connect one end of a standard S-Video cable to the S-Video Out jack.

    -OR-

    With the computer off, connect one end of a standard S-Video cable to the S-Video Out jack on the port replicator or docking station.

  2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Video In connector on your television or VCR.

  3. Turn on the television or VCR.

  4. Start the computer.

  5. Open Control Panel.

    • In Microsoft® Windows® XP, on the Start menu, click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes.
    • In Windows® 98 or Windows® 2000, on the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

  6. In Control Panel, click or double-click the Display icon.

  7. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab.

  8. On the Settings tab, use the slider to set the screen area to 640 × 480.

  9. Click Advanced.

  10. Click the TwinView tab. On the TwinView tab, click Output Device. On the menu, click Select Output Device. Click TV Out, and then click Apply.

  11. Click OK.