HELP! I want to connect my iMac to my TV

[ksue621]

So, my husband and I want to connect our iMac (bought in 2008) to our Phillips HDTV. It has a HDMI port. I bought a mini-DVI to HDMI adapter. After I plugged everything in, the only image that will show up on my TV is the image that is set as the background on our desktop! What do I need to do to be able to view on our TV?

HELP!!

 

[Knoodles]

You probably need to adjust the overscan. With everything connected and turned on, from the iMac screen go to System Preferences>Displays and see if you have an overscan slider adjuster. You might have to select the TV first. Hopefully you will find the overscan adjuster. Slide it right or left to reduce the size of the screen. Your menu bar and dock should come into view. You should also probably have mirroring turned on.

 

[Dave Braine]

You should also probably have mirroring turned on.

You'll find that it System Preferences>Displays

 

[Meeshie]

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