HOW TO USE YOUR TV AS A MONITOR: A QUICK GUIDE
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HOW TO USE YOUR TV AS A MONITOR: A QUICK GUIDE

You’ve asked us how you can use your TV as a monitor, so we’ve prepared this quick & easy guide to help!

Step 1: Check the compatibility   

Before you begin, it’s important to check if your TV and computer are compatible. Here’s a couple of things to keep in mind:

Port: See if your TV and computer have suitable HDMI ports. If you have a Tesla TV, don’t worry: all of our TV models have HDMI ports. Also, Tesla monitors, as well as our TeslaBook 9 laptop, both have HDMI ports.

Screen resolution: It’s important to check if your TV supports the resolution you want, if you’re going to be using it as a monitor. All Tesla TVs support full HD (1920×1080) resolution.

Cable length: Make sure you have a HDMI cable that is long enough, so you can connect the devices.

Step 2: Connect the TV and the computer

After you’ve checked the compatibility, follow these steps to connect the TV and the computer:

  • Turn off both the TV and the computer.
  • Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the corresponding TV port, and the other end into the computer port.
  • Turn on the TV and change the source to HDMI.
  • Turn on the computer.

Step 3: Adjust the settings

After the computer is connected to the TV, you’ll probably have to adjust the settings to get the best possible picture quality. Here’s some advice:

Resolution: Go to screen settings on your computer, and choose the optimal resolution for your TV.

Aspect ratio: If you think the image is distorted or not properly scaled, set the aspect ratio on your TV or computer.

Screen settings: Adjust the brightness, contrast, and other screen settings in order to get the image quality you want.

Step 4: Enjoy the bigger screen

After you’ve set everything up, you can now enjoy the big screen: watching movies, playing games, or working on important projects has never been easier.

Using your TV as a monitor can be a great way to utilize the big screen for various purposes. Simply follow this step-by-step guide, and you should have no problems connecting the TV and the computer, so you can enjoy even better visual experience.

We hope this guide will be helpful if you want to use your TV as a monitor. Enjoy your digital adventures on the biggest screen in your home!

Device images are provided for illustration purposes only and may differ from the final devices. Before using a device always read device user manual and safety information.

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