How to Set up S Video

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Plug the s-video cord into your TV and computer;

   This is important- some video cards don't enable TV-Out mode if there's nothing plugged in there when power comes on.
   
   On my machine, the POST screen always shows up on the TV, then it goes black at the windows startup screen.
   
   If you didn't see that, then you might have other problems...
   
   Otherwise: ,, Here there should be two displays shown, one grayed out. ,, You can also usually get a copy of the manual there, which might contain info on how to enable TV-Out.
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   Step 2: Switch TV input to look at the s-video port

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   Step 3: Reboot your computer- should see the POST screen (with memory info

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   Step 4: etc in white text on a black screen) show up on the TV screen.

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   Step 5: In Windows

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   Step 6: log in and wait for it to finish loading.

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   Step 7: Open Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display

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   Step 8: then the "Settings" tab at the top of the "Display Properties" window.

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   Step 9: Right-click on the grayed out display and select "Attached" and then click "Apply".

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    Step 10: If any of this didn't work

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    Step 11: try updating your video card drivers from the manufacturer's website.

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