how to setup my Dell laptop to view on a TV

Latest TVs and PCs provide a wide variety of video connectivity options. Ensure that the video port on your PC matches an available video port on your TV, like VGA, DVI or HDMI.

Connecting your PC with a TV

Connect the TV to the PC using a compatible cable.

Power on the TV.

Change the video input source on the TV to match the video source connection from the PC (HDMI, VGA (may also be mentioned as PC), DVI etc.)

Power on the PC.

If you encounter a problem when trying to connect your PC with a TV:

Power on the TV before powering on the PC.

Ensure the correct video input source is selected on the TV.

Coaxial or S-video cable connections do not support higher resolution, ensure to set the resolution to 800 x 600 or less.

Certain TVs may require you to adjust the screen aspect ratio for best possible scaling and resolution.

Certain TVs may require you to set the TV as the primary display. Change the video settings in Microsoft Windows and restart the PC.

Here are some more instructions from DELL:

https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/s...

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Dell can provide more specific help with your model computer. Also, refer to Vizio support and docs (and online help).

Dell Support

http://support.dell.com/

Dell Drivers - Product Manuals & Warranty Info (left side) - Tech Support and more

http://support.dell.com/support/index.aspx?c=us...

Dell Forums

http://en.community.dell.com/forums/

Dell PC Diagnostics

http://www.dell.com/support/Diagnostics/us/en/19/

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Wireless :

If you want to do it wirelessly and Miracast is supported on both computer and TV (or if you buy adapters).

Both the computer and TV/Monitor have to support Miracast. If not you would need to buy add-on Miracast devices.

Check these :

Project to a wireless display with Miracast

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15053/...

How to set up & use Miracast on Windows 10

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/set-up-use-miraca...

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Wired :

For wired you would treat the TV as a monitor and use an HDMI cable (need a good one).

Start - Settings - System - Display <- set as you wish.

How to change Screen Resolution & Display settings in Windows 10

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/change-screen-res...

You may have more advanced settings in Right Click Desktop - Graphics

Properties AND/OR in Control Panel - Display - Adjust Resolution AND/OR an icon in the notification area near the clock on lower right of desktop.

These should help (they also apply to Windows 10)

Connect Multiple Monitor to your PC

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/ho...

Do more with multiple monitors

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/mu...

Please let us know the results and if you need further assistance.