How can I fix my computer monitor output settings?

[My Beagles B!tch]

I have a Dell inspiration with Windows 7. I stream videos onto my TV using the HDMI output. I tried to adjust the settings for my TV so that it would end up being the right hand monitor. However I can only get it The left-handed monitor, which is the main monitor as windows is Typically left-hand justified. I'm not sure what I did but now when I plug the TV in the computer monitor goes to a wallpaper with no icons (presumably the right monitor) and now the TV is a black screen. I'd like to at least get back to mirroring. Please help

[Dell Inc.]

Hello, I am Nitika from the Dell Social Media outreach team.

Please follow the below provided steps to fix this issue


1.Find out what output ports your computer has

Most new computers will come with HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) ports built right into them. it is thinner then a USB port

VGA port: A VGA port is rectangular with 15 pins

DVI port: A DVI port is rectangular with 24 pins.

S port: An S Video port is circular with 4 or 7 pins



2.Find Out what input ports your TV has.


Purple Arrow: HDMI port.
Red Arrow: S Video port.
Orange Arrow: HDMI Component.
Green Arrow: RCA Component


3.Get the right cable to the ports.


If you have an HDMI port on both your computer and your laptop, then all you need is an HDMI cable.

If you have a VGA or a DVI port on your computer and and HDMI or HDMI Component on your TV, you can get a cable for that

If you have either a VGA or DVI port on your computer and you do not have an HDMI or HDMI Component port on your TV, you will need an adapter cable. There are three kinds of cables you can get an adapter for, the first is RCA Component (Red, yellow, White), the second is HDMI Component (Green, Blue, Red), the third is an HDMI cable adapter. Make sure you choose the right one for your port (VGA or DVI). Then choose the right cable to use according to the inputs on your TV ( RCA or HDMI Component).


If you have an S Video port on both you computer and our TV, then you only need an S Video cable. If you have an S Video on your computer but not on your TV, you will have to get an adapter for your computer.

4.Hook the cables into your computer, and your television



Turn on your computer first, then turn on your TV, and go to the proper input in your TV settings. Sometimes your computer screen will automatically change the settings to fit your t.v screen , follow the next few instructions to fix your display settings.


Go into windows Control Panel, and click on Display


Go to the left side of the screen and click on Change Display Settings.


Click on the Display drop down menu, and choose Multiple Monitors, or just The other "Monitor" (television) you have hooked up to.

Choose your resolution. Next click on the Resolution drop down menu, and choose the highest resolution for your television (you can find out you TV's resolution by searching it online). If it is a high definition TV then the highest resolution setting is appropriate. If you would like advanced resolution settings for INTEL® HD Graphics Cards, please follow the next few steps...


Choose Available Display Output on: INTEL® HD Graphics from the Display drop down menu


Go to the bottom right side of the page and select your INTEL® Graphics icon, and click on Graphics Properties.


Click on Display, and adjust the screen resolution until it is appropriate for your TV.


If in case you do face any challenges in the process, please feel free to contact me directly by sending me a private message or by through a reply to this blog.
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Thanks & Regards
DELL_NITIKA_K
Dell Social Media Responder