notebook to tv

[ssttaagg]

im having a few prob`s connecting my notebook to my lcd tv. it is a hp zd8480ea laptop. i have tried with S/Video and RGB, i get a picture and sound with both but the picture flickers and the sound has a humming in the background. my tv is a LG 47LH3000. what settings do i have to change to get it working as it should. thats if it will work with my laptop.
laptop spec`s are as follows.
Product Namezd8480EAProduct NumberEL047EA#AB9 (Portuguese version)

EL048EA#ABU (English version)Microprocessor3.40 GHz Intel? Pentium? 4 Processor 650Microprocessor CacheLevel 2 cache 2 MBMemory1024 MB DDR2 533 MHz (2 x 512 MB)Memory Maxup to 2 GBVideo GraphicsATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 graphicsVideo Memory256 MB dedicatedHard Drive100 GB 4200 rpmMultimedia DriveLightScribe DVD Writer Dual Format (+/-R +/-RW) with Double Layer supportDisplay17" WXGA+ High Definition BrightView WidescreenFax/ModemHigh speed 56K modemNetwork Card10/100 LAN Ethernet integratedSoundAltec Lansing? speakersKeyboardFull size desktop keyboard (with separate numeric keypad layout)Pointing DeviceTouch pad with on/off and scroll up/down zone, volume and mute buttons, 2 quick launch buttons, 1 wireless on/off buttonPC Card Slots

• One type I or II PC card slot
• One ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)

External Ports

• 1 VGA port
• 4 USB 2.0 ports
• 1 IEEE-1394
• 1 RJ 11 modem connector
• 1 RJ 45 Ethernet connector
• S-video TV out
• Remote control infrared port (Remote Control optional)
• 1 Headphone-out
• 1 Microphone-in ports
• Cable docking connector

Dimensions398 mm (W) x 290 mm (L) x 50 mm (H)Weight4.22 kg (9.3 lbs)Power

• 180 W AC Power Adapter
• 12-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery

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[Dreamer]

I don't have an exact answer to your question but I do know from past experience that you may have to change the frequency on your graphics card to make it compatible with your tv. you will be able to change the settings on your graphics card to make it compatible with your tv.

If all else fails..... read the manual
this is the manual for your card here. you should read up on the section for "using Tv display and capture facilities"

Just click the link in blue. you will probably have the manual available on your installation disk or already installed in your laptop.

click here to read the manual

[cunny]

You can either go through S-Video or VGA. Both should be supported by the TV.

Once connected up, you will need to adjust the display settings and set up for dual sscreen. Right click on the desktop, and goto properties. HTe settings, from there you should be able to go into your display adapter settings.

Setup a dual screen mode. But as dreamer stated you will need to adjust frequency and resoloution, this should all be done from the adapter settings from where is said.

[ssttaagg]

i will have a read and try it later, will let you know how i got on with it.

[unadkat]

i will have a read and try it later, will let you know how i got on with it.

connect it via VGA cable... However check at the back of the TV that u have a VGA connector first

if yes then do a VGA to VGA after that go into your display properties and change it to dual monitor