How to Use a TV as a Monitor in Windows XP
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Determine the display connections supported by your computer and TV. The three most common options are RCA, VGA and S-Video; less common is the DVI connection. See the photos in this article to determine the type of connection you have and purchase the required cable if you do not already own one. - 2
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Turn off your computer and TV. Connect your TV and computer via the cable determined in Step 1. - 3
DVI, S-Video, and VGA connectionsvideo card image by TEA from Fotolia.com
Turn on your computer and TV. Using your TV remote, switch your TV video input to the connection you used to make the connection to your computer. Your computer log-in screen should appear. - 4). Log in to your computer. Right-click on the desktop and select "Properties." Open the "Settings" tab. Use the slider to select the desired resolution for your TV monitor. Click "Apply" then "OK" to save your settings.