Connecting to an external monitor

Question

I am trying to connect my Inspiron 2200 to a 42" plasma screen. I have connected the laptop via VGA/DVI lead. When i switch the TV to PC mode i get a message `no input signal'. What do i have to do to the laptop to switch off the laptop screen and send to the TV.
Thanx

bacillus · Answer

tried Fn+F8?

wellstt · Answer

I just hooked up an external monitor to my Inspiron 4100 since my screen keeps going white. I had a similar problem as you. I downloaded free multimonitor software from ATI Technologies that solved the issue. It's called hyrdavision.

Kenny07 · Answer

Thanx that worked great.
Don't know if you can help with this one but whilst in PC mode the the tv has a PIP function which allows you to view the TV aswell. When pressing button it says function not available. In TV troubleshooting it says about screen resolution. Have tried it @ 800x600 & 1024x768 but still no good. It then says about PC having digital output. Does my inspiron 2200 have this feature??

wellstt · Answer

I don't know, but I would guess not. My 4100 is about 4 years old and I would guess that yours is about the same.

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