No PICTURE on TV when connected via HDMI cable

[Polli123]

I have connected a Asus laptop to a Toshiba TV via HDMI lead, the sound quality is great - but I cannot get a picture. All I can see on the TV is the screensaver or background from my laptop - no icons are visible either.
I have tried the Display section on Control Panel and ensured that the screens are showing as extended.
Any other suggestions please?

 

[gopher1369]

Instead of extended try setting it to clone. Windows key + p is quicker than going through control panel.

 

[americanaudiophile]

If your laptop display resolution is great than the TV can handle you won't get a picture.
Set the laptop for extended or 2nd screen.
Set that screen to the native resolution of the TV. 1280 x 720 should work but may not give you the best result.

 

[oblivionmodder2002]

Instead of extended try setting it to clone. Windows key + p is quicker than going through control panel.

Thanks! Fixed the problem for me too!