It just flickers the Dell laptop and displays nothing on the LCD projector, even with mini usb plugged in. Help?
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r u going from HDMI out from comp to VGA in to project and not VGA out? Adapted not bi directional due to chip
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You probably have to adjust the display function on the computer - if you have Windows 8 there will be a choice of computer only, computer and monitor, or monitor only. Maybe call the help desk at Dell or ask a technician at Best Buy - I chat with them from time to time and get the best tips - Hope that helps
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Be sure to restart your computer. When rebooted, go into display properties and make sure to specify how you want the video output to be treated on the extended desktop.
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Did you tried with another cable or monitor? It might be those things. Also try your cable with other pc
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I had this issue as well and I had to invest in several items to get it to work. You have to have a 3D capable monitor. The screen with this laptop isn't capable. Next you need the Nvidia glasses and IR adapter. Then you need a DisplayPort to DVI-D and a dual channel DVI cable.
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I am so sorry. I cannot answer that question. The only comment that I can make is that you need to purchase the right cable to connect the laptop to the projector.
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1.check tv inout, make sure it's on correct input; 2. If input correct, reboot laptop.3. Still no go, ask refund or exchange. (It is display port to hdmi)
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There are no laptop LED displays at this time, its an LCD. *TruBrite TFT active-matrix LCD*
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It worked for me, mine is a Dell, just pluged and played... Hope this helps..
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I don't know why your displays messed up. I have never had this problem. Have you tried unplugging the board to remove any phantom power for a few seconds the plugging it back in?
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Try this link. It solved my problem: http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3518/t/19478746.aspx
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the computer needs to update the software but the projector wont work on anything over an XP series.
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That is exactly how I'm using it. The HDMI is plugged into my Dell laptop, and it is connected to a VGA older monitor so I can have a second screen. It works like a charm!
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Okay, didn't know that your laptop didn't already have a drive built in that can play DVDs. Anyway, here is what I would try and/or recommend:1. Hook up the external DVD drive to your laptop via an USB port.2. Run an HDMI cable from your laptop to your HDTV.3. Re-direct your laptop display to your HDTV (essentially use your TV as an external monitor).*** Each TV is going to have different settings. On my Samsung I just have to select which HDMI port that I have the HDMI cable plugged into. If thelaptop display doesn't automatically redirect I press FN (function key) and then F8 on my dell laptop. Other laptops are FN (function key) and then F7I believe. Okay, didn't know that your laptop didn't already have a drive built in that can play DVDs. Anyway, here is what I would try and/or recommend:1. Hook up the external DVD drive to your laptop via an USB port.2. Run an HDMI cable from your laptop to your HDTV.3. Re-direct your laptop display to your HDTV (essentially use your TV as an external monitor).*** Each TV is going to have different settings. On my Samsung I just have to select which HDMI port that I have the HDMI cable plugged into. If thelaptop display doesn't automatically redirect I press... » Read More Okay, didn't know that your laptop didn't already have a drive built in that can play DVDs. Anyway, here is what I would try and/or recommend:1. Hook up the external DVD drive to your laptop via an USB port.2. Run an HDMI cable from your laptop to your HDTV.3. Re-direct your laptop display to your HDTV (essentially use your TV as an external monitor).*** Each TV is going to have different settings. On my Samsung I just have to select which HDMI port that I have the HDMI cable plugged into. If thelaptop display doesn't automatically redirect I press FN (function key) and then F8 on my dell laptop. Other laptops are FN (function key) and then F7I believe. « Show Less
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First the cable VGA connection is female...and so is the VGA connection on your laptop . So, to make this cable work, you would need a double male plug between your computer VGA and the cable VGA. I bought the cable to interface between a projector and laptop. When I plugged the VGA cable into my laptop, the audio (out) on my laptop did not have any output? That killed the deal for me as the saying goes...
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very simple solution, hook up your laptop or borrowed laptop to the unit's front hdmi input and the problem would be solved, having first downloaded the firmware update to the laptop. Hope that helps.
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Sounds like a defective cable. I bought a micro hdmi to hdmi cable and it works great. Not so well with a micro hdmi adapter. If it doesn't work with another cable and/or the VGA cable, then the unit is probably defective.
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agreed with other post. If the LCD wasn't the right one for laptop, could have burned out VGA chip.
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Hi S. Anderson,Is the signal your monitor accepts digital or analog? The HDMI adapter I purchased works great with my Dell 15, but the projector I use at work is analog based and not digital, so my new HDMI - VGA adapter does not work. Hope this helps! Mark V.
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Have you checked the outlet it's plugged into to see if it's hot? If you experienced a power surge when the outage occurred it may have fried the power supply. (We had this happen to several devices plugged into a surge suppressor when we had a lightning strike.) If you've only had this monitor for a short time (less than the 1 yr warranty coverage) you might contact Dell for guidance. Other than that, I can only suggest you have a tech look at it to determine cause and possible repair.