no display, except for s-video out

[suprthug8d]

hi,

i've encountered a strange problem. When the 22A05 boots up, i can see the windows starting up screen, but nothing happens after that. I had it hooked up to the TV through s-video earlier and everything was working fine. The next morning, i was only able to get my desktop on the TV, but not the LCD screen. Does anyone know how to fix this problem?

Thanks,
Sam

[Ioman]

Try using the Fn key and the display key which is I believe like F5 or F6 (there should be a picture of a display on the key). This will toggle between your LCD and an external display. Sorry I do not have my VPR Matrix anymore, but I still remember using this. Tell me if it works or not.

[suprthug8d]

it is fn+f2. unfortunately, that doesn't work either. For some reason XP thinks the external display is the default monitor.

[jfila]

You should be able to boot back with both the TV and monitor connected and then make the monitor the primary display. My guess is that TV is the primary display now. If the monitor doesn't turn on with both hooked up, make sure it is "enabled".

[suprthug8d]

hey guys,

thanks for your suggestions, but none seem to work. I just kept on messing around with the display settings and eventually got it back to default. I just want to thank you guys for your help, though.

sam

[Ioman]

Glad to see you got it working Sam! We are here anytime you need some help.

[HBERBOUT123]

hi i have the same but diffrent problem
i have also vpr 220 a i tried to use the s-video so i can play games on my wide screen tv.
all i can see the window xp prof backround no icons no mouse pointer... is yours show on tv the icons for the desktop as well ?
if yes can u please send me the setting..
any help appreciated
my email :
hberbout123@yahoo.ca

[cluster]

I am having the same problem with my Dell Inspirion 8600. My primary display was switched to the external monitor and I am unable to make anything appear on my laptop's screen anymore. I've tried the fn+F8 and "attaching" the seconadary monitor in the display settings but this does not seem to work. How did you get the primary to go back to the laptop screen?

[ECA]

Originally posted by HBERBOUT123
hi i have the same but diffrent problem
i have also vpr 220 a i tried to use the s-video so i can play games on my wide screen tv.
all i can see the window xp prof backround no icons no mouse pointer... is yours show on tv the icons for the desktop as well ?
if yes can u please send me the setting..
any help appreciated
my email :
hberbout123@yahoo.ca

Video properties, there should be a selection of 2 screens, or clone screen. Its on mine(diff card), and you have to GO to the screen with a Selected Keystroke for 2 screens. OR clone the screen and the display is the same on both.