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Vostro 1000 and RCA HDTV
I'm trying to connect my Vostro 1000 to my HDTV. I have a VGA to HDMI cable connected but when I press Fn-F8, nothing happens. My manual tells me it should toggle back and forth between the laptop and the external monitor or show both. I've got the sound figured out, now I just need a picture. I'm getting no help from Dell support without paying and I'm sure there is some very simple solution. Help!!!
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March 15th, 2014 17:00
VGA is analog; HDMI is digital. You cannot make the connection with just a cable - you need an analog to digital converter.
For example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812270363
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March 16th, 2014 11:00
Thanks EJ, now why wouldn't the tech support people tell me something as simple as that without wanting to charge me. I'm no techie, just a grandpa trying to show his granddaughters a downloaded movie on a big screen tv. Thanks again and I'll post the results when I get all the parts.
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March 16th, 2014 12:00
Thanks EJ, now why couldn't Dell tech support tell me something as simple as that without charging me? I'm obviosly no techie, just a grandpa who wants to show his granddaughters a downloaded movie on a big screen tv.