How to Connect Microsoft Surface to TV

Connecting your Microsoft Surface to a TV will allow you to make photos, videos, and presentations exponentially bigger and possibly clearer. You can also watch movies to enjoy the movie on a bigger screen. First, you will need an HDMI cable and video adapter to link the Surface and the TV.

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    Connect your devices with an HDMI cable. Plug one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your TV. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable to the Surface port.
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    Insert the adapter to the HD video out of the Surface. The HD video out should be located at the upper right side.
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    Tap “Devices.” Swipe your finger from the right edge of the screen to the left, then tap on “Devices.”
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    Tap on “Project.”Tap on “Project to a connected screen.”
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    Select whether to duplicate, extend, or use the TV as a second screen. Enjoy!

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Categories: Tablet Computers | Television