Hello all,

I'm new to the forum and hope someone can help, I have a Samsung laptop (details below) with a HDMI port and I recently purchased a 32" BUSH LCD TV and a Belkin HDMI cable. When I connect the Laptop to the TV via the HDMI cable nothing happens :/ . It works fine when I connect using a VGA cable but neither the laptop nor the TV show any sign of recognising the other when connected by HDMI cable.

Below I have listed the full spec of the laptop and TV, if anyone requires any more information I'd be happy to provide it.

Kind Regards


Liam

Laptop details:
Model No: Samsung NP-R510-FAA2UK
OS: Vista Home premium SP 2
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo T5750 @ 2.00GHz
Ram: 4GB

Graphics Card:
Chip Type: Mobile Intel(R) 4 series Express Chipset Family
Adapter String: Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500 MHD
Driver Date: 11/02/2011
Driver Version: 8.15.10.2302



TV Details:
Type: Bush 32" LCD
Model #:BLCD32HB

Hi,
Thanks for getting back to me, ok so here's what I've tried in the last 24hrs;

1: searched for HDMI settings on the laptop every where I could think of, doesnt seem to have any (even though it definitely has a HDMI port)


2: I installed the latest version of the graphics card SW/ driver still no joy and no HDMI settings that I can see either.

3: I've also tried in control panel personalise and to the left connect to a projector or other external display. It detects when I connect by VGA but not by HDMI.

4: I tried shutting down the LT and the TV then connecting the two booting the LT and then the TV, still no joy.

5: I've never used the HDMI port so checked it for dust and dirt (seems fine)

6: I've tried every combination of port on the TV in case some how they were labelled incorrectly, again no joy.

It's odd when I plug the HDMI cable in nothing happens on the TV or LT, the laptop just does nothing, when I use the F keys to get it to switch display it only shows my main display to switch to.

Hope you can help : )

On my TV, if I want to use HDMI, I have to go to it's display menu and select it. Did you do that?

Hi Wither,

HAHA, I would be a complete idiot if I hadn't tried to select the correct input on my TV lol, thanks for the laugh I needed it! But yeah I've tried selecting the the HDMI input I've even tried every combination of input on the TV and input port, in case they were labelled incorrectly in the factory.

Originally Posted by Lottiemansion

Hi,

Look here for some instruction: -

How Do I Connect My TV To My Laptop?

& here: -

When I Connect My TV To My Computer, I Get The Mode Not Supported Message.

Thanks,

I have tried all of the above, If you read my initial and subsequent posts these will give you an idea of the problem. please read before reposting

Originally Posted by Yard Dog

Hello, I , have read all posts, and offer my Free unpaid help to try to assist . Have you tried a different cable, tho you have a " new " one, that does not make it trouble free .

Hi YD,

I think that is definitely worth checking, I only have the one cable but I will take back and get it exchanged. I will keep you posted, thanks for your free helpful help

One question, should there be some menu on the laptop for HDMI settings? I can't seem to find anything relating to HDMI port anywhere on the laptop :/