How do I play a DVD with my laptop, but make the picture appear on a television?

Nobody seems to know. I've even asked best-buy salesmen. I've got a laptop with an S-Video output, and a monitor output, for a second monitor.

My television has A/V inputs. What hardware, cables, and software do I need to make this work?

All you need to do is the buy a S-Video cable for your TV and Laptop.

you can buy it at Staples, Office Depot, Compusa, and Bestbuy

For me, what i did was buy a S-Video AV adapter on ebay, but u could probably find at Radio Shack. Once u do that u have to go into display properties and click the settings tab. Right click attach on the second moniter, or manually punch in your FN key + CRT/CLD button to display on ur tv.

s- video cable that Will connect to your TVs av

change your setting in Display Properties have you got professions for extending your desk top

well its the same as connecting your computer to a TV. there should be a VGA port at the back, that's for external monitors so connect a VGA to s-video port to it and you should be a for away... yip thats it.

*IF* your TV has a SVideo INPUT you just need a SVideo cable. IF your TV only has COMPOSITE INPUT you will need a SVideo-to-Composite (RCA Jacks) cable.

IF your TV ONLY has a RF INPUT (Cable connection) you'll need a Video adapter to RF. Most any store sells them for around $10 or so........