Blank screen on laptop when connected to TV

[~Joi Novo~]

Hello all,
I can connect my laptop to my computer and get sound and video with
absolutely no problem.
Where I run into my issue: When it's connected, the TV turn into the
monitor and my laptop goes blank.

(I believe I selected this option not knowing what the outcome would be when
my windows vista laptop was connected to the TV for the very first time).

I absolutely dislike that I have to work all my functions through my TV and
would like my laptop monitor to display a screen at the same time. Is that
possible to undo what I caused?
Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Have a wonderful dayïŠ.
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“The only thing constant is Change...â€
*Get used to it…
*Help make it…
*Look for the good in it…*
~Seeing as it''s guaranteed!!!!

 

[~Joi Novo~]

Found the answer…

On Windows Vista, go to Start – Control Panel – Personalization
On the right hand side, you should see on the column “Connect to a projector
or other external display†Click on that.
(A windows mobility center window will open) Look for the section that says
“External Displayâ€
After you select connect display it should show on your TV or your projector.
To change your options –click on the “Connect Display†button and you should
see 3 options that will allow you to either:
1. Duplicate my desktop on all displays (mirrored) *My favorite choice
2. Show different parts of my desktop on each display (extended)
3. Show my desktop on the external display only *I was defaulted to this
option and hated it!

This help was courtesy of:
http://www.labnol.org/software/tutorials/how-to-connect-laptop-computer-tv-screen-lcd-hdtv/2331/

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“The only thing constant is Change...â€
*Get used to it…
*Help make it…
*Look for the good in it…*
~Seeing as it's guaranteed!!!!