| You've just bought your beautiful new state of the art | | | | the room and put the computer next to the TV |
| LCD flat panel TV. A quick comparison with the little | | | | Step By Step |
| computer LCD screen, and the computer looks a bit | | | | There's no mystery to setting up your equipment, it's |
| shabby. The question is unavoidable: Should you get a | | | | just a matter of making the correct links to operate |
| new monitor for your computer, too? Wouldn't it be | | | | the LCD TV screen and computer together. |
| great to play your games and watch internet TV on | | | | Important: Please note if you're not sure about any |
| the new LCD television? | | | | part of this process, or the equipment you need, your |
| Now the good news. It can be done. You can hook up | | | | TV manufacturer's web site or local service will be |
| your new LCD TV to your computer, and save | | | | able to help. Many TV – computer connections are |
| money, and get the screen quality of the LCD | | | | now standardized, but it's best to be absolutely sure. |
| television as well. It's pretty easy to do, too. | | | | Before doing anything, it's a good idea to check the |
| Why Would You Choose to Use Your LCD TV? | | | | computer and TV and make sure you can identify all |
| The reasons are many, and convincing: | | | | the connections involved in your hookup. |
| - You can use your computer and the TV screen to | | | | The actual setup process is quite simple: |
| show off your holiday videos and pictures to a whole | | | | 1. Turn off both TV and computer. |
| room full of people. | | | | 2. Position the TV and computer so that you have |
| - You can get the fantastic quality of the TV screen | | | | them within cable length of each other, unless using |
| for your games. | | | | wireless technology. |
| - The TV quality pictures and screen size are | | | | 3. Disconnect the monitor from the computer system. |
| excellent, major improvements for your home | | | | (Leave the mouse, keyboard, etc, connected.) |
| computing work. | | | | 4. Connect the VGA cable (the big multi point cable |
| - You save money being able to use the TV for both | | | | attached to the monitor) from the computer to the |
| roles. | | | | VGA port of the TV. |
| What You Will Need | | | | 5. Turn on the computer. |
| The hardware is easy to find, and it's all standard | | | | 6. Turn on the TV, select the TV as the video source. |
| equipment. | | | | Check the user manual to select the computer as the |
| You'll need: | | | | source. (This process varies with models of TV.) |
| - VGA input, or HDMI | | | | 7. You're now ready to go! |
| - S-video | | | | Your new screen will change your whole concept of |
| - A composite or other cable appropriate for your TV | | | | computer use. Internet professionals swear by the big |
| and computer configurations. | | | | screens, which make their work so much easier and |
| - Adaptor if necessary depending on your equipment | | | | more fun. |
| - Wireless technology saves you having to rearrange | | | | |