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Step 1 - I have a laptop computer.

Return to Step 2 - Pick TV type

Step 2 - I have a CRT TV.

Return to Step 3 - Pick video output

Step 3 - I want to use the VGA output.

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I want to use a VGA to S-Video converter.

Step 4 - Configure this solution.
You will need to consult the directions that come with the VGA to S-Video converter you buy.

Generally you need to connect the VGA cable from your laptop computer to the converter and a S-Video cable from the converter to the TV. The 3.5mm to RCA cable connects to the speaker out on your laptop computer and into the audio right/left on your TV. Tune your TV to the channel used by the converter (usually 3 or 4) and start your laptop computer.

CRT TVs won't be able to display much better than a 800x600 pixel desktop so you may need to adjust your desktop resolution for the best results.