connect laptop to TV

[niloc]

Hi  guys   I  want  to   connect   from  my   laptop   to my TV,    I have a lead  with a   HMDI   pug one end   and   VGA    plug  the other end ,  is this  suitable     as i have tried  it     and run through    the input settings  on my   TV   they are saying    no signal   what am i doing wrong ,  oh and I have   pressed F4   on my laptop    which id supposed to give me    4 options,    cheers in advance 

[Flower_Bud]

Hi @niloc,

Thank you for posting on HP Forums,

Flower_Bud is at your service.

As I understand, you're trying to connect your notebook to TV and it gives you no signal.

No worries, as I'll be glad to help you, that said, I'll need a few more details to dissect your concern & provide an accurate solution:

What is the product number?

Are you using a converter or adapter? 

Are you connecting HDMI end on computer or TV?

While you respond to that, you could refer to these articles:

Connecting a Monitor, Projector, or TV (Windows 10, 8, 7)

HP Notebook PCs - Overview of HDMI and DVI Connections for PCs

Let me know,

Have a great day 🙂

Cheers!

[niloc]

HI  and thanks for your help    my  LAPTOP IS    DV6-6B09SA.  i have  a lead  with     HDMI   which  I have plugged  into my   laptop  and   the other end  is  is   VGA     for my monitor ,   i have  run thru  the imputs  on my   monitor  and all  give  me  " no signal"      I have   pressed    F4  on my laptop   and tried the 4 options      I hope  this  make  sense to you  

  

[CF4]

Hi

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-dv6-6b00-Entertainment-Notebook-PC-series/5145688/m...

Contains a lot of  help, and perhaps your particular problem is covered.

External monitor port:- Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

HDMI port:- Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.

[niloc]

thanks     I am now trying   to  analise   the info   im not  100%  sure if I can  use  the lead i have with    the two  different   plugs ( HDMI & VGA )   and which    end  goes  in   which  appliance !      sorry I'm  not a    techno    

[CF4]

Hi

Trial and Error.

Is it Fn + F4, or just F4?

I have a Raspberry Pi and it Computer HDMI 2 Monitor VGA

[niloc]

ah  I wonder  if  this could  be what I'm    doing wrong !  I have  just been  pressing   F4,   this does   change the  icons  on  the laptop screen ,   so  does  the  FN    acualy    do more ???? I will try    again    later   today 

[CF4 · Accepted solution]

Hi

In the BIOS there sometimes is an option to HAVE to use the Fn key with Function Key.

So I cannot state for sure, only that it may be the case.

 EG:  F11 in a browser goes 'full screen' I use Fn + F11.

[niloc]

sorry  for the delay    I forgot my password  and  for some unkown reason    I had a  hell of a job   trying to     set a new one,   but re   my problem  all is sorted now   many thanks 

[CF4]

Prego.