How to Watch a DVD on TV With a Laptop (Windows)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Look for a yellow plug output somewhere on your computer.

   You may need an adapter to split the
   3.5mm cable into left and right RCA plugged channels which you can pick up just about any place that sells electronics and may even have come with your laptop. , A screen may pop up regarding use of an external monitor.
   
   Make sure your computer is set to "Duplicate" on the second screen. ,
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   Step 2: Plug the yellow (video) RCA cable into this plug.

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   Step 3: Plug the other end of the RCA plug into the video input of your television.

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   Step 4: Look for the headphone output of the laptop.

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   Step 5: Plug one end of a 3.5 mm audio cable into the headphone socket.

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   Step 6: Plug the other end of this cable into your television.

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   Step 7: Your laptop should have a button (or combination of buttons) that you press

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   Step 8: for example

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   Step 9: on some laptops

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    Step 10: this combination is Fn + F8 If no button is easily found

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    Step 11: locate Display Settings in Control Panel.

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    Step 12: Put the DVD into the laptop

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    Step 13: select the Media Player of your choice

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    Step 14: start watching

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    Step 15: and enjoy!

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