problems troubleshooting Laptop toshiba sattelite using HDMI

Manmur, thank you for a reply ..okay ..this is my first and only laptop that I had had refurbished ... Toshiba satellite A45 S121 It has an HDMI port in the back..so I used an HDMI cable connector to my samsung lcd flatpanel.. I can drag my window over to the set monitor but audio the only on my laptop.. I am not sure how to switch audio to the samsung if it is possible.. also another question I have,is it possible to watch an internet movie using the laptop to LCD samsung and at the same time open another window for another site simultaneously? Lastly, would it be necssary or worth buying a new laptop if I wanted a higher resolution or HD programming through the internet? tia, john

While I do this HDMI to HDTV without issue on my Vista and 7 laptops I find XP to almost be a non-player in such connections. In Windows 7 I only need to right click on the little speaker in the toolbar and select Playback Devices. If my HDMI devices are proper I can switch the sound output to there.

But all this is OS and driver dependent and why no one can nail down exactly what the steps are unless they have exactly your machine and OS and maybe the HDTV on hand to sort it out.
Bob

I'm using windows expert vista os, where is the help search for my inquiry using vista? still have a problem transferring the audio from laptop to samsung hdtv monitor through the HDMI connection.

You may never find an answer given so few details. Maybe I was too gentle when I hinted details were needed.

While I have set this up too many times, there is NO STANDARD here so it is up to us to share all the details we can. I know you posted in the newbie area but omitting the make, model, OS and such only slows down the replies or makes a direct answer impossible. Maybe you have to call in some tech to show you how or prove your machine can't do this?

But do try the old right click on the speaker on the bottom tray and see if the HDMI sound is an option in Playback Devices.
Bob

Bob, I tried the old right click on the speaker bottom tray, it just says device is working properly.. but what is wierd id this old laptop has an HDMI port for connecting to my new lcd flatpanel samsung 640 40".. I get to minimize windows and drag it onto the tv screen but, the sound I can not get on the tv .. so i guess I need to consult somebody on the phone that can help me. thanks anyway, john

I've NEVER had Windows tell me the device is working properly when right clicking on the speaker in the tray. That message is usually when we are in the Device Manager but I don't see any words that's where you were.

Look at this picture:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w146/rproffitt2000/WMP_Speaker_NOT.jpg

Not only must we set Windows to use our HDMI speakers but WMP has this setting buried!
Bob

the third window looking at it on the right.. so what you instructed me so far is at the bottom right tool clicking right on speaker icon brings up a box and clicking on playback devices, i see speaker properties and inside the box is intel(r)82801db/DNM AC 97 AUDIO CONTROLLER .. from there, if I click on the intel audio controller, a smaller box below that opens saying no jack information available ..ty for walking me so far! this is taking time but interesting

We don't want to use the AC97 audio controller but an HDMI speaker. If the HDMI is not listed on the output devices then audio is not supported over HDMI on your system.

This is not uncommon in XP systems and many others. For example a new user was trying to get HDMI sound but didn't reveal they actually had a DVI connection they had added a DVI to HDMI adapter. Then meant no HDMI sound for them.
Bob

kinda thought it was some kind of audio issue, but are you saying all is needed is a separate audio jack? tia again ,john

I have an odd machine in the office with no audio card and no jacks. It's pure HDMI.

My last reply was about another member that was confused about a DVI to HDMI adapter and they lost a month trying to get audio over HDMI.
Bob

Probably too old a model and doesn't have an audio card option to support the HDMI connectability it has?.. But I was stumped because I thought HDMI transmitted both audio and video? Bob, If I were to want to upgrade and not spend too much and knowing I'm not a gamer, what pc or laptop would you suggest? I would ;ile to be able to get the best HD video to my samsung HDtv screen. And also which OS is best for internet tv? tia